"Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy

"Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."
These words were spoken by FDR on December 8th. Within 33 minutes the United States declared war on Japan almost unanimously. The vote was 388 to 1. The only one to opposed was named Jeannette Rankin from Montana. Can you imagine congress doing anything that fast these days?
2,390 people died on Dec. 7th. The worst tragedy in American history since September 11th where 2,940 people lost their lives. The memorial for the USS Arizona was beautiful. (See picture above) I actually got to see school children drop leis on the memorial. At the memorial it had all the names of the men that lost their lives on that day. Also the one who survived and died later on, had the option to be buried with their crew on the USS Arizona.
Sometimes I feel American forget to easily. That was a event we must never forget. Just like we shall never forget 9-11. WE NEED A MEMORIAL.... Almost nine years has come and gone and there isn't anything there...... We have children who are almost nine who have no idea what the World Trade Center was. Going to Pearl reminded me that NY needs a memorial and we need one NOW!!!!! I know that there is a debate on what should be put there. Everyone is not going to be happy no matter what we do. You can't pleases everyone... There should be something there, where children can lay flowers at the men and woman who lost their lives on that day... We need to have a movement and I am willing to start that movement. Pearl reminded me that the American spirit never dies and when pushed America can be great... But only when we are pushed. We need not to be push in order to be great. We can be great on our own. I love this country. GOD BLESS AMERICA...