Pearl Harbor and World War II
When we visit Pearl Harbor, we are reminded of the famous quote that President Roosevelt is known for, “December 7, 1941 is a date which will live in infamy” (Gillon).
Hawaii was surprisingly attacked early in the morning on that day when Japanese airplanes
viciously attacked. No one would have ever thought that Japan would attack because of the far
distance between Hawaii and Japan. Many were in a Christmas spirit and were preparing to go
to church. The attack came as a complete surprise and will always be remembered. The changes
that occurred on that day will be with us for the rest of our lives.
Japan’s invasion on Pearl Harbor was premeditated. Their first wave of airplanes arrived
at 7:53 a.m. and
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Visitors observe oil
still leaking from the Arizona’s fuel tanks. It amounts to a few quarts of oil a day that come to
the surface. “They are droplets known as Pearl Harbor’s black tears” (Potts). Every day there
are hundreds of thousands of guests that come to pay their respect.
Pearl Harbor is remembered for a day that significantly changed history. After the
Japanese airplanes attacked Pearl Harbor, Americans joined together to help in the war effort.
When we look back on what happened on December 7, 1941, we are thankful that Americans got
together to help each other. We remember what the American soldiers sacrificed for our country
during World War II. We are thankful for their heroic deeds and thankful that citizens in our
country did whatever was necessary to help in this time of need. We, on the other hand,
especially those of Japanese ancestry, know that it wasn’t easy for the Japanese internees to
return back to society because when they returned, they found everything in ruins. They found
jobs as farmers and had to work under whites. After World War II, Japanese struggled, but