California: Governor Newsom proclaims Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2024
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~ SACRAMENTO - On December 7, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring the day as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. This marks the 83rd anniversary of the unprovoked attack by Imperial Japan on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor.

The proclamation, which can be found below, pays tribute to the more than 2,400 American service members and civilians who lost their lives in the attack. It also honors all those who have served and continue to serve our country in battlefields around the world.

Governor Newsom stated that on this day, we reflect on the meaning of sacrifice and heroism and pay solemn tribute to those who gave their lives to defend our freedoms. He also urged Californians to remember the immense sacrifices made by our service members and to honor their legacy by striving for a safer, freer, and more just world.

The text of the proclamation reads:

"PROCLAMATION

On this day 83 years ago, Imperial Japan launched an unprovoked attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, killing more than 2,400 American service members and civilians and destroying much of our nation's Pacific Fleet. This attack led President Roosevelt to call on Congress to declare an act of war the next day, stating December 7, 1941 would be a "date which will live in infamy."

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As we reflect on the painful losses of that fateful day, we remember those who defended Pearl Harbor – and all the courageous individuals who signed up to serve our country in battlefields across the globe. Each year, we are reminded of these immense sacrifices and all that we owe our service members who fight to defend the freedoms we cherish.

On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, let us reflect on the meaning of sacrifice and heroism and pay solemn tribute to the American heroes who gave their lives to make the world more safe, free and just.

NOW THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2024, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 4th day of November 2024.

GAVIN NEWSOM

Governor of California

ATTEST:

SHIRLEY N. WEBER, Ph.D.

Secretary of State"

This proclamation serves as a reminder to all Californians to honor and remember the sacrifices made by our service members on that fateful day in 1941. As we continue to strive for a better world, let us never forget the bravery and selflessness of those who gave their lives for our country.

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