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Presidential Proclamation -- Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2013/9/presidential-proclamation-patriot-day-and-national-day-of-service-and-remembrance

9/10/2013 - PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE, 2013 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Twelve years ago this month, nearly three thousand innocent men, women, and children lost their lives in attacks meant to terrorize our Nation. They had been going about their day, harming no one, when sudden violence struck. We will never undo the pain and injustice borne that terrible morning, nor will we ever forget those ...

Remembering Pearl Harbor

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2016/12/remembering-pearl-harbor

12/5/2016 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – This Dec. 7, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States encourages all Americans to pause and reflect on the sneak attack that altered the course of history and tested our nation’s resolve like never before. The Japanese attack 75 years ago resulted in more than 3,500 dead or wounded, and while it was a day of immense tragedy, it would also become a day which showcased America’s unbreakable spirit. The att...

The Story of the POW/MIA Flag

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2009/9/the-story-of-the-pow-mia-flag

9/18/2009 - In 1971, Mrs. Michael Hoff of Jacksonville, Florida, wife of MIA Michael Hoff, a Navy Pilot, had the idea that the National League of Families of POW/MIA should have a banner, or flag, to represent its important cause. The League agreed, and told her to proceed to have a flag for the League designed. Mrs. Hoff went to Annin Flag Company, and met with Alan Rivkees, the Vice President. He agreed that Annin would design a flag for the POW/MIA and the League of Families, and...

VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2023/12/vfw-remembers-pearl-harbor

12/6/2023 - WASHINGTON — Dec. 7 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) encourages all Americans to pause and reflect on the 82nd anniversary of the day that forever changed the course of our nation’s history. Japan’s surprise attack was a brutal and devastating event, but one that would bring together the nation to defend our sovereignty, confront tyranny and win back freedom around the world. On Sunday morning, Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese forces...

VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2022/12/vfw-remembers-pearl-harbor

12/7/2022 - WASHINGTON — Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) encourages all Americans to pause and reflect on the attack 81 years ago that changed the course of history and brought together the nation to defend our sovereignty, confront tyranny and win back freedom around the world. The Japanese attack resulted in more than 3,500 dead or wounded, and while it was a day of immense tragedy, it would also become a day which showcased Am...