"The 7 December 1941 Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor was one of the great defining moments in history. A single carefully-planned and well-executed stroke removed the United States Navy's Battleship force as a possible threat to the Japanese Empire's southward expansion. America, unprepared and now considerably weakened, was abruptly brought into the Second World War as a full combatant." DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER
Manhattan, NY December 7, 1941 at 11:45 Eastern Standard time a Hungarian woman who taught herself to speak english was giving birth to a son. This woman was alone at the hospital because her husband was currently stationed in Pearl Harbor. On that day, "a day that will live in infamy" the woman learned that moments after her son was born our nation was under attack.
Sixty-four (64) years ago today our country was taken into history. On this day my family was blessed. My father was born and my grandfather survived Pearl Harbor. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!
Please take a moment out of your day to remember those Pearl Harbor survivors that are still with us. Very few remain but my heart and thanks go out to them and their families.
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Wow Jen, you have a real personal connection with that day. Nice post.
I really wanted to write a good story Scott but I have been sick this week. I may try later tonight.
My Dad and I are members of our local Survivors Association. My grandfather is no longer with us but this day means a lot.
You should Jen, this sounds so interesting. Where is everyone today, huh?
You're right Jen, it does mean a lot. It changed this country, and continues to effect our policies today.
Your connection to it is also amazing, sort of a 'one of a kind' story... it may well be the only one!
Happy b-day to your Dad and a huge thumbs up to your Grandpa.
Wow, that's amazing. My dad was born November 16, 1941.
Well written summary of two important events. One that shook the nation, and another that eventually brought someone as wonderful as you into the world.
Thanks guys!! I guess this post was not sexy enough to lure the others in to play...lol.
I have such a wonderful family history. I really have meant to write more about it but with the holidays and work interrupting me...can't get anything done.
that's pretty cool- happy b-day dad! :)
Whatta story! Happy Birthday, Jen's dad!
Amazing story. Amazing post! Happy b'day daddie-o!
Jen, what a wonderful story! My father-in-law was a 3-time vet so I'm sharing this one with my husband. Thank you!
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