The Story Of Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor attack

• Occurred on December 7th, 1941
• President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress
• Galvanized the American people
• Lasted just over an hour
• Resulted in the loss of 2,403 service members

American heroism

• Sailors at Pearl Harbor improvised and fought back
• Enlisted and commissioned officers showed great bravery
• Numerous examples of heroism
• Bob Batterson, a survivor, carries on the legacy
• Remembering those who gave their lives for their country

Legacy and remembrance

• Pearl Harbor attracts 1.8 million visitors annually
• Popular destination within the Hawaiian islands
• People from around the world pay their respects
• Fallen heroes from the greatest Generation
• Pearl Harbor represents a significant time period in American history

Impact on the nation

• Pearl Harbor propelled the United States into World War II
• America emerged as a powerful nation after the war
• World War II allowed America to become what it is today
• The war marked a turning point for the nation
• The conflict shaped the identity of the United States

Importance of unity

• Pearl Harbor serves as a reminder of the need for unity
• Bob Batterson hopes for a united country
• The sacrifices of those who died should not be forgotten
• The nation has changed since the time of the attack
• The importance of preserving the legacy of Pearl Harbor