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Dec. 7, 1941: a date which will live in
y m a f n i On Dec. 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time, a Japanese dive bomber bearing the red symbol of the Rising Sun of Japan on its wings appears out of the clouds above the island of Oahu. A swarm of 360 Japanese warplanes followed, descending on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in a ferocious assault. The surprise attack struck a critical blow against the U.S. Pacific fleet and drew the United States irrevocably into World War II.
With diplomatic negotiations with Japan breaking down, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his advisers knew that an imminent Japanese attack was probable, but nothing had been done to increase security at the important naval base at Pearl Harbor. It was Sunday morning, and many military personnel had been given passes to attend religious services off base. At 7:02 a.m., two radar operators spotted large groups of aircraft in flight toward the island from the north, but, with a flight of B-17s expected from the United States at the time, they were told to sound no alarm. Thus, the Japanese air assault came as a devastating surprise to the naval base. Much of the Pacific fleet was rendered useless: Five of eight battleships, three destroyers, and seven other ships were sunk or severely damaged, and more than 200 aircraft were destroyed. A total of 2,400 Americans were killed and 1,200 were wounded, many while valiantly attempting to repulse the attack. Japan’s losses were some 30 planes, five midget submarines, and fewer than 100 men. Fortunately for the United States, all three Pacific fleet carriers were out at sea on training ma-
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neuvers. These giant aircraft carriers would have their revenge against Japan six months later at the Battle of Midway, reversing the tide against the previously invincible Japanese navy in a spectacular victory. The day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, President Roosevelt appeared before a joint session of Congress and declared, “Yesterday, 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.” After a brief and forceful speech, he asked Congress to approve a resolution recognizing the state of war between the United States and Japan. The Senate voted for war against Japan by 82 to 0, and the House of Representatives approved the resolution by a vote of 388 to 1. The sole dissenter was Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana, a devout pacifist who had also cast a dissenting vote against the U.S. entrance into World War I. Three days later, Germany and Italy declared war against the United States, and the U.S. government responded in kind. The American contribution to the successful Allied war effort spanned four long years and cost more than 400,000 American lives.
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World events
• The war in Europe continues to escalate with countries joining on one side or the other, and large number of civilian casualties on both sides due to use of bombing. • Rudolf Hess parachuted into Scotland on a peace mission and is captured by British forces • Churchill launches “V for Victory” campaign across Europe • Enigma code is broken • In the North Atlantic, the German battleship Bismarck sinks the HMS Hood killing all but three crewman
on what was the pride of the Royal Navy. Fairey Swordfish aircraft from the carrier HMS Ark Royal fatally cripple the German battleship Bismarck in torpedo attack. The attack that follows by Navy warships sinks the Bismarck. • Germany attacks the Soviet Union and then begins an all-out offensive of Moscow • The HMS Ark Royal is torpedoed by a German U-boat • German aircraft sink a Russian hospital ship killing 7,000 • Germany gets within 50 miles of Kiev in Russia • Nazis take and occupy Athens, Greece • Germany invades Yugoslavia • Germany begins the Siege of Leningrad which lasts until 1944
U.S. news
• The United Service Organization (USO) begins operations providing coffee, donuts and entertainment to U.S. military forces • The Mt. Rushmore sculpture featuring U.S. presidents is completed by Gutzon Borglum • Hitler and Mussolini announce they are at war with America, which retaliates with its own declaration of war • Imperial Japanese Navy launches a surprise attack on the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, thus drawing the U.S. into World War II.
• A bill designates the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day • Willy’s Jeep introduced for use by the Army • President Franklin Roosevelt is inaugurated for his 3rd term • President Roosevelt signs the GI Bill to provide financial aid to veterans returning from WWII • Winston Churchill addresses a joint meeting of the Congress about war in Europe • U.S. officially declares war on Japan
“Don’t worry about me, Gettys! Don’t worry about me! I’m Charles Foster Kane! I’m no cheap, crooked politician, trying to save himself from the consequences of his crimes!” December 1, 1, 2014 2014 THE THE MILITARY MILITARY PRESS PRESS 6 December
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By Carlotte Colville America’s entrance into World War II back in 1941 triggered the golden age of pinups, pictures of smiling women in a range of clothing-challenged situations. The racy photos adorned lonely servicemen’s lockers, the walls of barracks, and even the sides of planes. For the first time in its history, the U.S. military unofficially sanctioned this kind of art: pinup pictures, magazines and calendars were shipped and distributed among the troops, often at government expense, in order to ‘raise morale’ and remind the young men what they were fighting for. The heyday of the pinup was the 1940s and ’50s, but pinup art is still around. To this day, pinup fans emulate the classic style in fashion, merchandise, photography, and even tattoos.
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Holiday gifts that can save a military life TroopsDirect.org, the only organization in the nation that responds to military and medical supply requests that come directly from forward-deployed U.S. troops, has announced a unique holiday gift giving program with the very real potential to save the life of an American service member. From December 1, 2014 through the end of the year, the non-profit TroopsDirect is offering Americans the chance to support the troops during the holidays in a way that moves well beyond sending the “comforts of home.” “Most Americans would be shocked to learn what our soldiers don’t have in order to do their jobs and stay safe,” says Aaron Negherbon, the founder of the East Bay, CAheadquartered TroopsDirect. “We don’t send candy and books. We respond in real time to solider requests and quickly purchase and ship items such as Rifle Slings, Ballistic Eyewear, Helmets, Stretchers and IED Marking Chalk.” Since its launch in 2010, TroopsDirect has delivered more than 220 tons of military and medical supplies to forward-deployed soldiers through-
out the world. And they do so with an extraordinary 92 cents on the dollar going directly to purchase and shipment. Each gift will also include a note of thanks from TroopsDirect stating which gift was given, why it’s important, and the approximate location it was sent. Donations exceeding the $45 level will also include a TroopsDirect t-shirt. All gift purchases are tax deductible. $15 FrogLube: Biodegradable gun lubricant, cleaner and protectant $25 Mechanix Gloves: Knuckle, finger and palm protection $35 Condor Single Pt.: Specialized firearm sling for short-term tactical use $45 X-Go shirt: Cold weather, flame retardant fleece $50 TacMed tourniquets: Highstrength and lightweight $150 Garmin 401 GPS: Waterproof GPS receiver, compass and altimeter $175 Recon sleeping bag: 23 degree bag with military compression features To learn more about TroopsDirect and their ongoing efforts please visit www.troopsdirect.org.
Operation Troops Aid® credits Harris Jewelry™ as mainstay supporter On Veterans Day 2014, Mark Woods, 21-year Navy veteran and founder of Operation Troop Aid® credited Harris Jewelry™ as one of the military charity’s mainstay supporters, during a live interview on WSJ Live (Wall Street Journal Live). Harris Jewelry™ has been proud to support OTA’s care package program since 2009. Harris maintains a long-standing pledge to give back to the military community. They identified OTA as a non-profit organization whose mission and values best matched theirs. It is recognized as a great partnership, committed to letting troops know that Americans at home stand with them and appreciate their bravery. To date, deployed troops in all branches of service have received care packages valued at over $1 million from Operation Troop Aid®. Harris Jewelry™ launched Operation: Teddy Bear® in 2012. Its purpose
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Vets abusing vets Dear Military Press, My dad was a WWII Pacific Theatre U.S. Army combat infantryman who deeply respected all those serving in all branches and every MOS, as well as any skin color or race. He taught me that lesson. For far too long, some vets have got away with verbally abusing fellow vets at locations like VFW halls, American Legion halls and at events like Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veterans Day. The abusers try hard to make some vets feel guilty or ashamed, even unworthy, of ever having served. Some vets abuse others to promote a political advantage of the VFW over the American Legion. Some vets abuse others because they hate other vets who are of a certain skin color or race different than their own. Some vets abuse others to discourage them from seeking VA benefits or as an extension of the political hatred in Washington, D.C. Every vet has the legal and moral right to wear clothing representative of
their military service and yet some vets try to put them down for doing so. I have a legal right to enjoy the American Legion hall but have not set food there since 2012 because of confrontational bigots. After eight years of volunteering for American Legion Honor Guard Funeral Detail, I withdrew from them in 2009 because of racial intolerance issues. Any vet who verbally abuses another vet is a coward. It’s the responsibility of the national commanders of the VFW and American Legion to speak out loud in public to denounce these abusers and take actions to terminate their memberships. Whenever I complained, it reminded me way back when vets first tried to complain about Agent Orange. One of these days, somewhere in America, the one wrong vet is going to get abused and could escalate into bloodshed. Whose fault would that be? Yours in patriotism, Dennis Martinez San Diego
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— to provide care packages for deployed service members through the sale of uniformed teddy bears. This initiative has raised over $275,000 for OTA’s care packages and other military assistance programs. Uniformed teddy bears, representing all branches of the military, are sold at Harris stores nationwide and online. The profits from every bear sold are donated to OTA. Operation Troop Aid® is a nonprofit whose mission is to provide care packages to U.S. Service Members. Woods, a 21-year Navy veteran, founded OTA 10 years ago. Harris Jewelry™ was founded by U.S. Marine and WWII Veteran, Jerome L. Harris, almost 60 years ago. Harris Jewelry™ provides special financing for Active Duty, Retired Military and Government Employees. Harris Jewelry operates 22 stores nationwide.
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he goes up to this old man and asks, “What was it like?” The old man replied, “Oh, it was great! Never had anything like it before!” Jimmy replied, “Really? So the ghost was good?” The old man said, “GHOST? I thought you said GOAT!”
Ear accident
Just for Laughs
A construction worker accidentally cuts off one of his ears with an electric saw. He calls out to a guy walking on the street below, “Hey, do you see my ear down there?” The guy on the street picks up an ear and yells back, “Is this it?” “No,” replies the construction worker. “Mine had a pencil behind it.”
Kimmel Halloween
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During his Halloween special, Jimmy Kimmel was asking the audience questions about ghosts. “Who here has ever sensed the presence of a ghost?” Five people raise their hand. Then he asked, “Who here has ever SEEN a ghost?” Three people raise their hand. Then he asked “Okay, now who here has ever had sex with a ghost?” One person, an old man raises his hand. So
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The boss
One day a man goes to a pet shop to buy a parrot. The assistant takes the man to the parrot section and asks the man to choose one. The man asks, ‘’How much is the yellow one?” The assistant says, ‘’$2000.” The man is shocked and asks the assistant why it’s so expensive. The assistant explains, ‘’This parrot is a very special one. He knows typewriting and can type really fast.” ‘’What about the green one?” the man asks. The assistant says, ‘’He costs $5000 because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notes.” ‘’What about the red one?” the man asks. The assistant says, ‘’That one’s $10,000.” The man says, ‘’What does HE do?” The assistant says, ‘’I don’t know, but the other two call him boss.”
Lesson in politics
A son asks his father, “What can you tell me about politics? I have to learn about it for school tomorrow.”
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The father thought some and said, “OK, son, the best way I can describe politics is to use an analogy. Let’s say that I’m a capitalist, because I’m the breadwinner. Your mother will be the government because she controls everything, our maid will be the working class because she works for us, you will be the people because you answer to us, and your baby brother will be the future. Does that help any?” The little boy said, “Well, Dad, I don’t know, but I’ll think about what you said.” Later that night, after everyone had gone to bed, the little boy was woken by his baby brother’s crying. Upon further investigation, he found a dirty diaper. So, he went down the hall to his parent’s bedroom. He found his father’s side of the bed empty, and his mother wouldn’t wake up. Then, he saw a light on in the guest room down the hall, and when he reached the door, he saw through the crack that his father was in bed with the maid. The son then turned, and went back to bed. The next morning, he said to his father at the breakfast table, “Dad, I think I understand politics much better now.” “Excellent, my boy,” he answered, “What have you learned?” The little boy thought for a minute, then said, “I learned that capitalism is screwing the working class, government is sound asleep ignoring the people, and the future’s full of crap.”
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Three Indian hunters
Three Indians decide to go hunting. The first one says he’s going to get a buck. He goes out, and indeed comes back with a buck. The other two Indians ask how he did it. He says, “I see tracks. I follow tracks. I get buck.” So the second Indian says that he’s going to get a doe. And he does. They ask him how he did it, and he says, “I see tracks. I follow tracks. I get doe.” So the third Indian says, “I’m just gonna shoot at anything I see.” So he goes out and comes back half a day later all beaten, bruised, bloody, and totally trashed. The other two Indians ask him what happened and he says, “I see tracks. I follow tracks. I get hit by train!”
SUDOKU The rules to play Sudoku are quite simple. Fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9.
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