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Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan’s Pearl Harbor Day Message

City of Clarksville - Clarksville, TNClarksville, TN – City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan invites everyone to pause to remember the American military personnel who were killed during the unprovoked attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.

During the attack, 2,390 Americans were killed and another 1,178 were wounded.

Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan

“The attack at Pearl Harbor changed our nation forever. We must always remember that it changed thousands of lives as well,” said Mayor Kim McMillan. “The brave men and women who lost their lives that day are heroes and we pause to remember and honor their service and devotion. To the families and friends they left behind, we thank you for their service and for your sacrifice.”

The United States Congress, by Public Law 103 308, as amended, has designated December 7th of each year as “National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day” to recognize and honor brave heroes who died and demonstrate deep gratitude and admiration for their sacrifice.

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has declared December 7th, 2012 as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

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