In today’s edition of American Minute, William J. “Bill” Federer highlights the words of an American president following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and points out what is wrong with America 66 years:
“DECEMBER 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”
Thus spoke President Franklin D. Roosevelt following the attack on Pearl Harbor by over 350 Japanese aircraft. Five American battleships and three destroyers were sunk, 400 planes were destroyed and over 4,000 were killed or wounded.
President Roosevelt concluded: “No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory…We will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.”
FDR continued: “Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger. With confidence in our armed forces – with the unbounding determination of our people – we will gain the inevitable triumph – so help us God.”
In 2004, the World War II Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C. Of the over 500 words inscribed on the Memorial, FDR’s phrase “So help us God” was not included, nor was any was other reference to faith.
For pointing out the glaring wrong, Bill, you also point out what’s right.
2 responses so far ↓
1 Spree // Dec 7, 2007 at 1:42 pm
FDR continued: “Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger. With confidence in our armed forces – with the unbounding determination of our people – we will gain the inevitable triumph – so help us God.”
No one has ever said it better!!!!!!!!
Wonderful.
2 Greatfullvin // Dec 7, 2007 at 2:16 pm
I couldn’t agree more.”Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger. With confidence in our armed forces – with the unbounding determination of our people – we will gain the inevitable triumph – so help us God.” We are missng God for sure, but also the unbounding determination of the people. When the whole thing started the people were behind it of course it was all over TV. It seems to me as soon as the coverage of the big bombing was over the people lost interest. Thanks for stopping by today. I don’t often get on a rant but when this old woman does……well never mind. Have a great day!
Leave a Comment