Hack
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It doesn't. And I feel Exactly the same.
Edit: I might have added: Remember Bataan.
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Edit: I might have added: Remember Bataan.
I wasnt around in 41 would be another 20 yrs before I joined the US population but the great war has always fascinated me with its history and I always pay tribute to those who served then and now.
We as a country need to get back to what we had then determination and grit and the fortitude to do what needed to be done for the betterment of our country. Too many mamby pambies around now IMO.
I appreciate and respect the folks in uniform today but as a country I think we would be hard pressed to unite and do the job like we did in the great war.
God bless all who have and those who will serve and god bless the USA!!!
We as a country need to get back to what we had then determination and grit and the fortitude to do what needed to be done for the betterment of our country. Too many mamby pambies around now IMO.
I appreciate and respect the folks in uniform today but as a country I think we would be hard pressed to unite and do the job like we did in the great war.
God bless all who have and those who will serve and god bless the USA!!!
Great post. America's worst worst moment. A generation with the resolve to really respond and reach her true greatness under adversary.
I agree that those from the "other side" should keep their sentiments about their side to themselves. True many suffered greatly for the decisions of their leaders. My late girl friend's mother was a child in Nazi German. Some of the stories of her early childhood are terrible, trapped in a bombed building and an old man who comforting her as HE died, makes me cry. Yet, she loves America and would never do something like that at a memorial.
I agree that those from the "other side" should keep their sentiments about their side to themselves. True many suffered greatly for the decisions of their leaders. My late girl friend's mother was a child in Nazi German. Some of the stories of her early childhood are terrible, trapped in a bombed building and an old man who comforting her as HE died, makes me cry. Yet, she loves America and would never do something like that at a memorial.
Awesome story. Thank you.
Unfortunately December 7, 1941 isn't taught much in schools anymore. I don't think very many Americans even realize what happened on that day of infamy......or care.
I'm sure it was being listened to on this 72 years ago today.
I'm sure it was being listened to on this 72 years ago today.
Ranger514
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Great post, Paladin! Our nation must never forget the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom.
I have a story that might give insight into the thoughts of the Japanese regarding WWII. My younger brother and his wife taught English to Japanese students on the northern island of Hokkaido in the late 1990's. While they found the Japanese people to be very peace loving and respectful, they were amazed to learn that the Japanese government and educational system refuse to teach the truth surrounding the events of WWII, or the role the Japanese nation played in that war.
According to what my brother and SIL observed, the Japanese do not acknowledge their aggression or brutality: Manchuria, Pearl Harbor, Midway, Bataan...none of that happened, and thus the reasons for the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are never fully explained to their younger generations. By ignoring history, the Japanese government simply hopes the memory will die over time. Judging by what I see happening in our own nation, that may become a reality once the Baby Boomers are gone. Unfortunately, WWII is fast becoming ancient history that can't compete with Mylie Cyrus or the latest, greatest video games. Very sad.
I have a story that might give insight into the thoughts of the Japanese regarding WWII. My younger brother and his wife taught English to Japanese students on the northern island of Hokkaido in the late 1990's. While they found the Japanese people to be very peace loving and respectful, they were amazed to learn that the Japanese government and educational system refuse to teach the truth surrounding the events of WWII, or the role the Japanese nation played in that war.
According to what my brother and SIL observed, the Japanese do not acknowledge their aggression or brutality: Manchuria, Pearl Harbor, Midway, Bataan...none of that happened, and thus the reasons for the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are never fully explained to their younger generations. By ignoring history, the Japanese government simply hopes the memory will die over time. Judging by what I see happening in our own nation, that may become a reality once the Baby Boomers are gone. Unfortunately, WWII is fast becoming ancient history that can't compete with Mylie Cyrus or the latest, greatest video games. Very sad.
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