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Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam proclaims Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Historical Observation Continues on December 7th, 2013

State of TennesseeNashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder announced December 7th, 2013 as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

On December 7th, 1941, 2,390 American military personnel were killed and another 1,178 were wounded in an unprovoked attack by the Air and Naval forces serving Japan.

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam delivered his State of the State address on January 30th.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam delivered his State of the State address on January 30th.

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.

“The attacks on Pearl Harbor killed thousands of Americans and 20 Tennesseans during a very dark day in our country’s history,” Haslam said.  “Although this tragedy happened more than seven decades ago, the sacrifice of those killed and wounded prompts us to pause and remember.”

“On this day, we remember the lives lost and lives forever changed during a rare attack on American soil,” Grinder said.  “It is important to observe the era of American history to ensure future generations understand the tragedy and value the stories of survivors and their families.”

For more information on the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs visit the department’s web site at www.tn.gov/veteran , facebook/myTDVA or twitter @TNDVA.

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