Thoughtful sentiments flooded Twitter today, as people remembered the lives lost, the soldiers who fought, and those who are still fighting.
Remember Pearl Harbor today. Remember the sacrifice & the loss. But also remember the courage & the resolve & the way America fought back.
Adm. Mike Mullen
thejointstaff
"We're the lucky ones," says Pearl Harbor survivor Louis Conter. "We came home and got married and had kids and... http://fb.me/HOoFNjqq
Richard Mowry
HonorOurTroops
On This Day. 1941: President Roosevelt reacted with “deadly calm” to news of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
West Wing Report
WestWingReport
69 years ago today The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor killing over 2,403 people. Take a minute to remember and salute our heroes today...
Ben & Matt
BenAndMatt
On this anniversary of Pearl Harbor, let's remember all those who serve, have served and their families.
David Vitter
DavidVitter
It's Twitter, though, so there were the usual offbeat takes as well.
I just realized that if Assange had released Japan's secrets to the world in 1941, Pearl Harbor may have been prevented. I'm coming around.
Nathan Fitzsimmons
audi22
Today is the sad anniversary of Pearl Harbor, an unfortunate misstep in the otherwise perfect career of Mr. Ben Affleck.
kevin Scott
Potatopix
It's Pearl Harbor Day so remember the Alamo!
Justin Zak
justinzak
isnt today when Pearl Harbor happened in like 1941?.... cant believe I remembered that. #stuffthatstuckfromAPUShistroy go figure
Brittani Braswell
Brittanib8
Hey @NintendoAmerica: Don't you think it's in poor taste to declare December 7th "Nintendo Day"? Ever heard of Pearl Harbor? #PRfail
Brent
BrentButler
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