Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: December 7
On the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese bombers staged a surprise attack on U.S. military forces in Hawaii. In a devastating defeat, the United States suffered 3,435 casualties and loss of or severe damage to 188 planes, eight battleships, three light cruisers and four miscellaneous vessels. Japanese losses were less than 100 personnel, 29 planes, and five midget submarines.
The day after the attack, before a joint session of Congress, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress for a declaration of war against Japan. President Roosevelt’s message conveyed the national outrage over the Pearl Harbor attack by pronouncing December 7, 1941 “a date which will live in infamy.”
FDR was furious at Japan’s confidence in their “inevitable triumph” of the United States. On December 8, 1941, the United States declared war against Japan; on December 11, Germany and Italy declared war against the United States.
Today, the USS Arizona Memorial on the island of Oahu honors the lives lost on the day of the attack. Visitors to the memorial reach it via boats from the naval base at Pearl Harbor. Although December 7 is known as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, it is not considered a federal holiday in the United States.
Auxiliary News
- Local Veteran Brandon Thomas Greene Died in a Motorcycle Crash
Date of death: October 17 2019
Brandon was born in Portland, Oregon to Scott and Delores Greene on Aug. 11, 1989. Brandon graduated from Lakeridge High School in 2007, as well as, Portland State University in June 2015, with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Brandon also served in the Air Force from Aug. ... - Veterans Breakfast 2019
There was another big turnout this morning for the annual Veterans Breakfast, organized by the City of Tualatin and community volunteers. Here’s the program:
Person
Title
Duty
Frank Bubeink
Tualatin Mayor
Master of Ceremonies
Tualatin Police Department
Color Guard
Display of Flags
Martin Murrell
Bugler
Star Spangled Banner
George Bowlsby
Veteran
Pledge of allegiance
Ross Hoover
City of Tualatin
Veterans Memorial plans
Gea Clausier
USAF, retired MSgt
Speaker
Bill Manderfield
Army
Speaker
Dave DeHart
Army, retired
Speaker
Sara Shepherd
Door Prizes
Martin Murrell
Bugler
Taps
Enjoy the photo ... - Veterans Day is November 11th
In 1926 Congress declared November 11 as the date to celebrate the anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1938 Congress passed an act that named the day Armistice Day and made it a legal holiday.
In 1954 President Dwight D. Eisenhower acknowledged there had been two other conflicts since 1926 (World War II ... - Regatta Run 2019
The Tualatin VFW Auxiliary was proud to sponsor, support and attend the annual Regatta Run in 2019 as a way to honor the memory of Cpl. Matthew Lembke.
Share this:FacebookLinkedInTwitter - VFW National Home for Children
Hi, I’m Frederick Puffenberger. On May 22, 2019, I was named the new Executive Director for the VFW National Home for Children here in my hometown of Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
Who would have guessed that 80 years after my grandfather, also named Fred Puffenberger, worked at the National Home as a herdsman, I would be continuing ... - Veterans’ Recognition Breakfast
Register NOW for this year’s Veterans Recognition Breakfast!
Honor and salute veterans at this annual event. Come enjoy a delicious catered breakfast celebrating veterans’ and all they’ve done for our country. Guest speakers will present and prizes will be raffled off to veterans during the event.
Pre-registration is required, and veterans plus one guest will be given priority ...
Memorial Day Picnic Sponsors
Thank you to all of our 2019 picnic banner sponsors to make our annual event the best ever
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Our Mission
Established 1914, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary set out to serve the veterans of this country and our communities in honor of the sacrifices and commitment of every man and woman who has served in uniform. We have unwavering support for uncommon heroes.