Throughout the nation, American and state flags are being flown at
half-staff to mark the 82-year anniversary of the assault on Pearl Harbor.
They are going to proceed at half-staff in honor of former Supreme Courtroom Justice Sandra Day O’Connor till her interment on Dec. 19.
A decision authorised by Congress in 1994 designates December
7 of every yr as “Nationwide Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day,” and directs that flags be lowered to half-staff from from dawn to sunset.
“On today 82 years in the past, 2,403 service members and civilians had been
killed in a painful and unprovoked assault on our Armed Forces,” President Joe Biden mentioned in a proclamation commemorating the patriots who had been wounded and who perished on December 7, 1941.
“On Nationwide Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we bear in mind these girls and
males, who gave their final full measure of devotion to our nation,” Biden mentioned. “We
honor the courageous service members who — with the horrors of Pearl Harbor
weighing on their hearts and the hopes of humanity resting on their
shoulders — answered the decision to defend freedom towards the forces of
fascism throughout World Battle II.”
“The tales of the Best Technology’s final braveness and dedication
proceed to encourage an everlasting sense of unity and function all through
our Nation. They remind us that, within the darkest of moments, now we have the
energy to bend the arc of historical past towards a freer and extra simply future,” Biden mentioned. “They remind us that, from loss of life, destruction, and division, we will
construct a greater world — one grounded in peace and safety. They remind
us that the forces of tyranny and terrorism aren’t any match for the flame
of liberty that burns within the hearts of free individuals all over the place. Above
all, they remind us that each technology can — and should — defeat
democracy’s mortal foes.”
Collectively, we should proceed to reply that decision. We should proceed to
honor our sacred obligation to look after our service members; veterans;
and their households, caregivers, and survivors — together with our World Battle
II veterans, who dared all and risked all for our nation,” the president mentioned. “With
bipartisan help within the Congress, my Administration is assembly that
obligation — together with now welcoming all World Battle II veterans to enroll
in Veterans Affairs well being care providers, no matter size of
service or monetary standing.”
“As we honor the patriots who perished on this tragic day 82 years in the past
and the service members who defended democracy within the days and years
that adopted, allow us to carry ahead their mission of forging a greater
future for humankind, one in every of higher dignity, alternative, and safety
for all. Allow us to do not forget that we’re the USA of America — and
there may be nothing past our capability if we do it collectively.”
Flags are at the moment at half-staff in honor of O’Connor, and must be raised to full employees at sundown on Tuesday, Dec. 19, the day of interment.
People, companies, and different organizations are inspired to affix
on this tribute, in line with a press release from Gov. Hobbs’ workplace.