The Story Of Pearl Harbor
12/07/22
Pearl Harbor attack
- Occurred on December 7th, 1941
- President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress
- Galvanized the American people
- Lasted just over an hour
- Resulted in the loss of 2,403 service members
American heroism
- Sailors at Pearl Harbor improvised and fought back
- Enlisted and commissioned officers showed great bravery
- Numerous examples of heroism
- Bob Batterson, a survivor, carries on the legacy
- Remembering those who gave their lives for their country
Legacy and remembrance
- Pearl Harbor attracts 1.8 million visitors annually
- Popular destination within the Hawaiian islands
- People from around the world pay their respects
- Fallen heroes from the greatest Generation
- Pearl Harbor represents a significant time period in American history
Impact on the nation
- Pearl Harbor propelled the United States into World War II
- America emerged as a powerful nation after the war
- World War II allowed America to become what it is today
- The war marked a turning point for the nation
- The conflict shaped the identity of the United States
Importance of unity
- Pearl Harbor serves as a reminder of the need for unity
- Bob Batterson hopes for a united country
- The sacrifices of those who died should not be forgotten
- The nation has changed since the time of the attack
- The importance of preserving the legacy of Pearl Harbor