National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2007

[peejay 327]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2007

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

White House News

On December 7, 1941, our Nation was viciously attacked at Pearl Harbor, America's Pacific Fleet was battered and broken, and more than 2,400 American lives were lost. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, America honors those brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our homeland, and we recognize those veterans who with strength and resolve defended our Nation and advanced the cause of freedom during World War II.

When it mattered most, an entire generation of Americans stepped forward to protect our freedom and to defend liberty. Their devotion to duty and willingness to serve a cause greater than self helped secure our future and our way of life. Liberty prevailed because of the sacrifice of these courageous patriots, and America and her allies preserved a world where democracy could flourish. Our Nation remains forever in the debt of these brave Americans.

From the unprovoked attack at Pearl Harbor grew a steadfast resolve that has made America a defender of freedom around the world, and our mission continues as our men and women in uniform serve at home and in distant lands. Today, as we defend our Nation's founding ideals, we pay special tribute to those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor, honor our veterans of World War II, and celebrate the liberty that makes America a lasting symbol of hope to the world.

The Congress, by Public Law 103 308, as amended, has designated December 7 of each year as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2007, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all Federal agencies, interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff this December 7 in honor of those who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this

fourth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.

GEORGE W. BUSH

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/20...20071204-9.html

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I always find it funny how even a two term lame duck president waits until his last year is about to start to truly try harder to 'imprint,' their name in as many affairs as possible.

I mean, GW Bush has always been the president who went after Afghanistan, Iraq, and is contemplating Iran too, while at the same time sending the country deeper into debt and creating an image of Americans hated by multiple nations.

Starting lame half hearted Middle East peace talks or tapping into the national pulse for an event like Pearl Harbor really does nothing to change my opinion of the guy.

[peejay 327]

I always find it funny how even a two term lame duck president waits until his last year is about to start to truly try harder to 'imprint,' their name in as many affairs as possible.

I mean, GW Bush has always been the president who went after Afghanistan, Iraq, and is contemplating Iran too, while at the same time sending the country deeper into debt and creating an image of Americans hated by multiple nations.

Starting lame half hearted Middle East peace talks or tapping into the national pulse for an event like Pearl Harbor really does nothing to change my opinion of the guy.

This proclamation doesn't have anything to do with GWB "'imprint(ing),' (his) name in as many affairs as possible" or GWB at all. And that is not the reason I used the White House News to post it. Presidents have done the same thing for years and years and will do so long after Bush is gone. It was the first thing I Googled up and it seemed appropriate.

I'm just posting that today is "Pearl Harbor Day". Geez...it's not a political statement nor was it intended to be.

My dad was a WW2 vet in the Pacific Theater and even after 66 years it is relavent to me. That's all I'm saying. Remember these guys. We owe them a lot.

[natty bumppo 297]

My dad was a WW2 vet in the Pacific Theater and even after 66 years it is relavent to me. That's all I'm saying. Remember these guys. We owe them a lot.

I always remember them.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

That's all I'm saying. Remember these guys. We owe them a lot.

Amen.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Never forget.

[Scott & Lai 12]

That's all I'm saying. Remember these guys. We owe them a lot.

Amen.

I took this on the U.S.S. Missouri. Note what is over the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial

Tomorrow Lai and I are going to the Palm Springs Air Museum, where they will have an air show reenacting the Pearl Harbor attack

[Fandango 1,440]

Never Forget!

[Scott & Lai 12]

That's all I'm saying. Remember these guys. We owe them a lot.

Amen.

I took this on the U.S.S. Missouri. Note what is over the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial

Tomorrow Lai and I are going to the Palm Springs Air Museum, where they will have an air show reenacting the Pearl Harbor attack

I suppose I should actually attach the picture