

President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation declaring December 7, 1994, the first Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn day of remembrance and to honor our military, past and present, with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Trump, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2017, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Interment of Estellee Birdsell on the USS Arizona On August 23, 1994, the United States Congress designated December 7 of each year as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. 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, Donald J.

Bronze Star with Valor award presentation ceremony to honor Chief Boatswain’s Mate Joseph L.The theme, “Rising to the Challenge,” highlighted events during the first year after the attack, as the United States rose to face challenges – both at war and on the home front – in order to achieve greater peace, freedom, and democracy in the world, including in Japan and in Europe.Īdditional ceremonies during the week included: Steve Twomey, author of Countdown to Pearl Harbor, delivered the keynote. Spokane Mayor Condon has directed that all flags at City facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, Decemfor National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. A crowd of over 2,000 was in attendance, including Pearl Harbor Survivors, WWII veterans, family members, and local dignitaries. NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY, 2017 - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Brian Coddington, 509.625.6740 Wednesday, Decemat 2:51 p.m. on the Ceremonial Lawn at World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. On Thursday, December 7, 2017, the National Park Service and the United States Navy hosted the 76th Anniversary National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration Ceremony to honor and remember the 2,390 American casualties lost during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and on the island of Oahu, December 7, 1941.
