VFW Post 7824 Remembers
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
On December 7, we honor the Americans who were killed and injured at Pearl Harbor and remember the courage of all who answered the call that followed.
The Attack in Numbers
A Sunday Morning That Changed the Nation
Just before 8:00 a.m. on December 7, 1941, Japanese forces attacked U.S. military installations on Oʻahu, Hawaii. The attack brought the United States into World War II.
- Service members and civilians killed
- 2,403
- People injured
- 1,178
- U.S. aircraft destroyed
- 188
- U.S. Navy battleships permanently lost
- 2
Why We Remember
Honor the Fallen. Remember the Survivors. Carry the Legacy Forward.
Congress designated December 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in 1994. The observance honors the 2,403 service members and civilians who died, those who were injured, and the many Americans whose service shaped the years that followed.
"A date which will live in infamy.”
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, December 8, 1941 (opens in a new tab)
Today, Pearl Harbor is both a place of solemn remembrance and a reminder of the importance of preserving firsthand stories of service, sacrifice, courage, and resilience.
Remember With Purpose
Three Meaningful Ways to Observe December 7
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Pause and Remember
Observe a moment of silence and reflect on the lives lost, the survivors, and all who answered the call to serve.
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Honor the Flag
Fly the U.S. flag at half-staff on December 7 in honor of those who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor, consistent with National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day observance guidance.
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Keep Their Stories Alive
Learn the names and experiences behind the history, preserve their stories, and share them with younger generations.
Learn More
Continue the Remembrance
Explore official history, photographs, records, primary documents, and visitor information from trusted federal sources.
We remember their courage. We honor their sacrifice.
VFW Post 7824 · Vancouver, Washington