🗓 #OTD in 1941 the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor. More than 2,000 Americans died that day, and it was the attack that forced the US to declare war on Japan. That day, an NBC radio affiliate in Honolulu made an urgent phone call to New York. In it, the reporter begins to describe what the world would later know as the attack on Pearl Harbor. 🎥The Lost Tapes 101: Pearl Harbor | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

The attack on Pearl Harbor shocked the world 75 years ago today. In their own words, survivors recount the day that lives in infamy. | azcentral

Dec. 7th marks the 84th anniversary of the Japanese attacking Pearl Harbor. Here is footage from a U.S Navy newsreel chronicling the aftermath of the day that lived in infamy. Watch the full newsreel Saturday at 4 PM ET on C-SPAN 2 American History TV. Watch the full video online here: https://www.c-span.org/program/reel-america/bombing-of-pearl-harbor-newsreel/462785 | American History TV

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is more than a collection of planes and artifacts—it’s a guardian of an American legacy. Located on the historic grounds where America entered World War II, the Museum connects visitors to the bravery, ingenuity, and sacrifices of those who fought for freedom. As the year ends, your gift can help us preserve this history and empower future leaders. Click here to make an impact: https://bit.ly/4gkOU3k | Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum