Very Important Day In History

[Leo Tanner]

"Dragnet" premiered in 1951.

Well then I guess it's suitable that taday is Friday


Leo

[Delmonico]

Just the Fax Maam, just the Fax.  (Wait, why did he say that, they didn't have Fax's back then.)

[Delmonico]

[Leo Tanner]

That always meant it was time fer me ta brush ma teeth an go ta bed.  Bad memories.  At least I got ta let go of them rabbit ears.


Leo

[Texas Lawdog]

Leo, It's good that you performed that public service where everyone could watch a clear picture.

[Leo Tanner]

I was used ta my fullest potential back then


Leo

[Texas Lawdog]

The Washington Monument is completed on this date in 1884.

[Leo Tanner]

Did the Reflecting pool go in at the same time or was it added later?  I can't imagine one without the other.


Leo

[Texas Lawdog]

Don't know, but I would imagine it came much later.

[Ozark Tracker]

well I googled to see what I could find on the reflecting pool,  it is actuallly called the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool and the Lincoln Memorial was completed in 1922, so  I guess that was when it was finished also.

[Leo Tanner]

Thanks OT.  I always associated it with the Wahington Monument fer some reason.  Have ta go see it in person one of these days ta put it all inta perspective.


Leo

[Ozark Tracker]

It was kind of an interesting read,  the Washington monument was started in 1848, political problems halted the work before the Civil War, then the war, it sat unfinished for 25 years,  it has on the top a piece of Aluminum which they said at the time was the most valuable metal in the world at the time, worth more than Gold,   before they learned to produce it as it is produced today.

the reflecting pool worked out good for the Washington Monument since it reflects both it and the Lincoln Memorial,  oh, it holds over 6 million gallons of water.

[Leo Tanner]

Didn't know aluminum was ever heald in such regaurds.  I know that the ore they extract it from is called boxite.  It would have been strange if they had made coins out of it back then.

     Oh, an by the way OT, Had some more left over bird as an early dinner an just wanted ta thank ya an all in yer industry fer an unexpected hour an a half long nap.   That stuff gets me everytime.  I know it aint just me, cause they've started running a commercial fer a new sleep aid made outta triptaphan.  Mebbe ya could branch out inta the pharmecutical industry.


Leo

[Texas Lawdog]

That Turkey is a good sleep-aid.

[Arcey]

Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives:

Yesterday, December 7th, 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.

The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.

Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.

And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.

As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.

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.

I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that 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.

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.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.

[Ozark Tracker]

I always think about my Dad and Mom talking about the attack and finding out about it and talking about everybody getting somewhere to listen to the radio to find out more information,  I know they said they had listened to the Grand Old Opery on Saturday night and had to hook the battery up to the windmill and charge the battery up to listen to everything,  until they got the battery charged they went down to Grandpa's to listen.
since we've grown up with the TV, it's hard to imigine how it was to not see anything but just hear about it.  I know my Dad said the first time they saw anything about it was at the movies on the Movietone news before the movie.

[litl rooster]

good post Arcey

[Texas Lawdog]

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Yamamoto's commanders congradulated him on the success of the attack. He said that he believed that he had awakened a sleeping giant by attacking the US at Pearl Harbor.

[Texas Lawdog]

The Moose had a cousin that was a Marine stationed on the Arizona when it was attacked. He is listed on the roster on the wall on the Arizona memorial.

[Leo Tanner]

Growing up, December 7th had a nick name that involved the open handed striking of people from a particular island nation   Don't hear it spoke of much anymore.

     Everybody should see the Arizona Memorial at Pearl at some point.  When I went, the guides were all vets who were there durring the attack.  I'm sure that has to have changed by now, there are probably not that many of them left.  Glad I had the opportunity.


Leo