“We give thanks to the veterans and survivors of Pearl Harbor who faced down fear itself, met infamy with intrepidity, freed captive peoples from fascism and whose example inspires us still. In a statement released in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, President Obama said: 7, 1941 Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. Pearl Harbor Veterans from all over the country gathered at the World War II Valor In The Pacific National Monument remembering the 71th anniversary of the Dec. Wreaths from the various branches of the military and State of Hawaii are presented in shrine room of the USS Arizona Memorial Friday, Dec. The President also urged all Federal agencies and interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff in honor of the American patriots who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor. President Obama encouraged all Americans to honor our military - past and present - with appropriate ceremonies and activities in observance of this solemn day of remembrance. On this solemn anniversary, there can be no higher tribute to these American patriots than forging a united commitment to honor our troops and veterans, give them the support and care they deserve, and carry on their work of keeping our country strong and free.” “In memory of all who lost their lives on Decemand those who responded by leaving their homes for the battlefields - we must ensure the sacrifices they made in the name of liberty and democracy were not made in vain. Subscribers to Channel One News Premium get access to the daily show in an ad-free environment, along with daily lesson plans, as well as our Video Library of more than 3,000 videos with transcripts and curriculum.In a presidential proclamation recognizing National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, President Barack Obama wrote:
When was it written? Where was it written?.Who is the author? Who is the intended audience?.If pages are not easily legible for some students, they can read the speech here (PDF). Then, have them read the primary source document of President Roosevelt’s typed pages with handwritten edits. Roosevelt’s famous “Day of Infamy” speech. Media Literacyĭirect students to the National Archives website. Have students listen to an excerpt of President Franklin D. Include relevant information from the videos, slideshow and your own ideas to complete your response. Rishi Sharma says World War II veterans are “walking history books.” Write a new chapter for your school’s history textbook about the Greatest Generation. What types of information could you expect to find on Rishi’s webiste?What could you learn from Rishi’s website and nonprofit that you could not learn from in class or from a history textbook?.What does Rishi hope to accomplish with his website and nonprofit? Do you think he will be successful? Why or why not?.Why does the “Greatest Generation” have that nickname?.They built the machinery that helped win the war. So millions of women went to work in defense plants. With so many men at war, factories experienced labor shortages.
Image Credit: Library of Congress/US Office of War Informationīack home, people grew their own food and collected metal for manufacturing.
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