Video - Remembering Pearl Harbor: A Date of Infamy

On a quiet Sunday morning, the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was unexpectedly attacked. Japanese forces launched a surprise military strike, aiming to cripple the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The attack began at 7:55 AM, with waves of planes targeting battleships, airfields, and other military installations. Over 2,400 Americans were killed, and numerous ships, including the USS Arizona, were destroyed or damaged. President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared the attack 'a date which will live in infamy,' urging Congress to declare war. The attack galvanized the American public, leading to the United States' full entry into World War II. We remember the courage of those who fought and the sacrifices made on that fateful day. Pearl Harbor remains a pivotal moment in history, reminding us of the costs of conflict and the resilience of a nation