December 7, 1941 "A Date Which Will Live In Infamy"

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Jeff

Pearl Harbor Raid, 7 December 1941 –
Overview and Special Image Selection

The 7 December 1941 Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor was one of the great defining moments in history. A single carefully-planned and well-executed stroke removed the United States Navy’s battleship force as a possible threat to the Japanese Empire’s southward expansion. America, unprepared and now considerably weakened, was abruptly brought into the Second World War as a full combatant.

Pearl Harbor Raid, 7 December 1941

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December 7, 1941 was a great tragedy in the United States history.  As a former Navy Petty Officer I wanted to provide a few links to honor and remember our troops.

Pearl Harbor Attacked – Excellent website remembering Pearl Harbor with a nice message board.

National Geographic Remembering Pearl Harbor – A lot of maps and timelines.

The History Place – Shows some vintage photos of Pearl Harbor during December 7, 1941

Full Pearl Harbor Casualty List – A comprehensive casualty list of the US Navy for December 7, 1941

The Myths of Pearl Harbor

Marines at Pearl Harbor

Thank you to everyone that has served or are currently serving the United States.  My hat’s off to you!

Jeff Blankenship
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1988 – 1992

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About Jeff

Up until 2005 I was a normal hard working father of 4 happily married. Then May 3, 2005 I had major heart issues which put me in the hospital for five weeks being worked up for a heart transplant. I was then fortunate to get out and have weight loss surgery and over 180 pounds later I do not need a heart transplant. I am still working hard married to a beautiful wife Tammy and have three children in the home and one gown up and on her own. Blogging started as a way to keep a journal of my medical issues and then in 2007 I took Fam5 public and actively promoting the blog. I know post about 'stuff that matters' and have the almost famous 'freaky friday link love'. Hope you enjoy the blog and look forward to your comments. Thank you
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One Response to December 7, 1941 "A Date Which Will Live In Infamy"

  1. David Louis Harter says:
    December 7, 2007 at 9:41 am

    That is an excellent tribute. Well done!

    - David

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