Oklahoma remembers Pearl Harbor 81 years later

Abilene locals recall the stories of Pearl Harbor, 81 years later

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- 81 years ago, the United States changed forever. President Franklin D. Roosevelt called it a "date which will live in infamy." The Japanese staged a surprise attack upon the U.S Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. More than 2,400 American servicemen were killed on December 7, 1945. Hundreds of others injured and the next day, President Roosevelt officially declaring war on Japan. Charlie Bowen, Army Veteran, said gr…

Remembering Pearl Harbor attack 81 years later

POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WTVO) — Two thousand four hundred and three Americans were killed, and more than 1,100 injured, in the Pearl Harbor attacks 81 years ago. Many ceremonies or gatherings to remember the day and those that served took place on Wednesday. Sons and daughters of those who served told stories. Many artifacts from the tragic events back in 1941 were also shown. This is a mission for two brothers, to keep the memory of Pearl Harbor in…

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Oelwein saluted its heroes on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from the attacks that — 81 years ago to that date — launched the cascade of war declarations leading to World War II.

Erie veterans remember those lost in Pearl Harbor attack 81 years ago

Today, Dec. 7, will always be remembered in American history as the “date which will live in infamy.” Then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke those now-famous words after Japan’s surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941, and plunged the United States into World War II. Today marks the 81st anniversary of that date, […]

Oklahoma remembers Pearl Harbor 81 years later

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma is remembering the attack on Pearl Harbor on its 81st anniversary. Wednesday, Dec. 7 marks 81 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941. Oklahoma is choosing to remember the thousands of American sailors, soldiers, and civilians who died on that day. Governor Kevin Stitt has ordered all American and Oklahoma flags to be lowered to half-staff Wednesday in honor of the victims. “On this poignant …

Two local men, fallen at Pearl Harbor, remembered

Today is the 81st anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor.