9/11 Memorial Joins Nation in Remembering Pearl Harbor
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. More than 2,400 perished during the bombing of the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. President Roosevelt declared December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy." Today, the USS Arizona Memorial, located in Pearl Harbor, commemorates the tragic events that took place there. It serves as an important monument for people to remember the brave souls lost and to learn about the attack and the sacrifices of millions of Americans that were to come in World War II. The USS Arizona inspires its visitors with the spirit of bravery our country saw throughout WWII.
The 9/11 Memorial is thankful that one of the shining examples of that courage serves on our Board of Directors and was our Founding Chairman: John C. Whitehead, who stormed the beaches of Normandy with so many others. The 9/11 Memorial is also tremendously fortunate to have a supporter in one of the many heroes who responded at Pearl Harbor: U. S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye. Senator Inouye, who hails from Hawaii, was a medical volunteer at Pearl Harbor and later enlisted in the army to fight for the United States during World War II. The senator worked for years to support the memorial at Pearl Harbor, and he recognizes the historic connection with the National September 11 Memorial at the World Trade Center.
Both are enduring monuments built to ensure we always remember those killed through these attacks representing the largest loss of life from foreign attacks on U.S. soil. Inouye continues to be a true champion in advocating for the federal support needed for the 9/11 Memorial's ongoing care and operations. On this important anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, as we pause to remember the men and women who were killed, we also want to thank Whitehead, Inouye, and all of the heroes who have served and continue to serve our country for their dedication to preserving our freedoms at home and abroad.
By Joe Daniels, President of the 9/11 Memorial
Self-described political junkie, intrepid explorer and photographer Chase Guttman recently visited the 9/11 Memorial. Read Guttman’s report and memories of being a kindergartener on 9/11, and see photos of his visit, all at huffingtonpost.com.
Staff photographer Amy Dreher snaps a lot of pictures at the World Trade Center site, documenting the construction progress. Amy also trains her lens on the smaller pieces that may be overlooked with a project of this magnitude. Through “The Lens: Viewing