Each year on December 7, the VFW remembers the attack
that changed America’s destiny.
The attack on Pearl Harbor – 73 years ago – tested the
resolve of Americans like never before. And although this infamous day produced
numerous U.S. casualties, it also served to reignite a nation’s pride and
determination.
The long odds our nation faced during the dark days following
the attack served to fuel the indomitable American spirit and carried our
nation to ultimate victory against the Axis powers.
The attack on Pearl Harbor taught America that we must be
ever-vigilant against enemies to our way of life. It taught our country the necessity of
maintaining a strong national defense, and a well-trained, well-equipped
military able to hinder and defeat the efforts of tyrants.
As the decades have passed, many survivors of the Pearl
Harbor attack are no longer with us. But our nation remains inspired by their steadfast
devotion to duty and their perseverance, and today, we are strengthened by the
memory of their actions.