Today is Pearl Harbor Day

Today is "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day", which is observed annually on December 7, and is to remember and honor all those who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 (70 years ago today).

On August 23, 1994, United States Congress designated December 7 of each year as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day".

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is also referred to as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" or "Pearl Harbor Day". It is a tradition to fly the Flag of the United States at half-staff until sunset in honor of dead patriots.

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