Democrats and Republicans came together Saturday to remember surviving veterans and those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor more than 80 years ago.
President Biden: “Today, we honor the brave Americans who died at Pearl Harbor 83 years ago and the service members who defended democracy and freedom in the days that followed.'' I wrote on social platform X.
“Let us remember them and carry on their mission to build a better future for humanity,” he added.
In another post from his personal X account, Biden shared a photo he took with First Lady Jill Biden at the World War II Memorial in Washington. pressed for the future “It means greater dignity, opportunity and security for everyone.”
His comments came a day after he attended PBS's “Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE-Day” live at the White House, where he honored those who fought in the attack on Pearl Harbor and their families. It was announced on . A dramatic story depicting the last 11 months of World War II.
Written by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) Memorial post for Xwrote, “America honors the memory of all those who died on that tragic day.”
Sen. Thom Tillis, RN.C., a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, commemorated the military and civilians killed in the attack on the Hawaii bases on December 7, 1941.
“On the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, we remember the American servicemen and civilians who were tragically killed,” Tillis said. I wrote Saturday of X. “We will always honor their sacrifice and thank those who answered the call to protect our country. #PearlHarborDay”
Hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, killing more than 2,400 Americans. Today, there are only 16 survivors of Pearl Harbor, said Kathleen Farley, California president of the Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors. Confirmed On CNN.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the Pearl Harbor anniversary “will forever remain in infamy.”
“We remember the more than 2,000 servicemen and civilians who lost their lives in the horrific attack on December 7, 1941. This day will forever remain in infamy,” he said in Iraq in 2004. Mr. Duckworth, who was dispatched to the United States, said: Posted online. “We will never forget the courage, service and sacrifice of the greatest generation.”
Former Vice President Mike Pence also paid tribute to the civilians, sailors and soldiers who “paid the ultimate price on a day that will live in infamy.”
Pence: “As we remember, we have learned the lessons of history and are determined never again to listen to the voices within us urging America to turn inward as storms gather on the horizon of freedom.'' let's.” I wrote early Saturday morning.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania); In his own post, He said his thoughts were with “the thousands of military and civilian personnel, their families and survivors who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor.”
“We honor their service, courage and sacrifice in defending our country, today and forevermore,” he added.
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Alabama) Recognized for online submission “Their sacrifices remind us that freedom is not free. May we never forget.”
