It’s been 79 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, which brought the United States into World War II. These photos from the battle are a stark reminder of those lost.
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7,1941 marked a crucial moment in American history. The day is still remembered as one of the largest tragedies in the United States‘ history. Monday commemorates 79 years since the attack. December 7 has served as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day every year since 1994. Events to commemorate those who were lost are held each year at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Hawaii. On November 27th a warning was sent to Admiral Husband E. Kimmel that war may be on the horizon. He’d also received warnings on October 16 and November 24. Lieutenant General Walter C. Short gave orders to operate mobile radar, move fighter planes to Wheeler Field, and had an „alert against sabotage,“ according to Britannica. The first Japanese plane was first spotted just five minutes before 8 a.m. Almost two hundred Japanese planes attacked the base within about 15 minutes.
