Ray Chavez Archives - Victory Girls Blog

December 6, 2016

No, Josh Earnest Didn’t Really Say Our Pearl Harbor Veterans Are Bitter [VIDEOS]

It has been 75 years since the United States was thrown into World War II after the Japanese attacked our forces at Pearl Harbor. As with many other anniversaries, this attack shocked a nation and woke a sleeping giant.

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 1941 file photo, the destroyer USS Shaw explodes after being hit by bombs during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of the attack that brought the United States into World War II. (AP File Photo) — FILE – In this Dec. 7, 1941 file photo, the destroyer USS Shaw explodes after being hit by bombs during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of the attack that brought the United States into World War II. (AP File Photo)

World War II changed the physical and geopolitical map of this world in ways we are still measuring today. It also forever changed the lives of those who fought and died for our country from Pearl Harbor to victory.

Many veterans have been making their way to Pearl Harbor for one last visit. Their stories and they themselves are inspiring. The quiet heroes and most definitely America’s Greatest Generation.