Pearl Harbor

Yes, this as indeed the whole diabolical plan of the attack,was conceived and aimed toward achievingone objective, and one objective only-- to catch us off guard,smash our fleet, cripple our standing as a sea power,and put us out of business.In this it failed, but tragic and terrible wasthe scene of destruction.

Heartbreaking, the sight of ships built to fight and dieproudly, now left burning in shallow graves."Always," said President Roosevelt."Always will our whole nation remember the characterof the onslaught against us." "The date

that will live in infamy.A record for history to read in amazement, in sorrow,in horror and disgust."Those also were President Roosevelt's words.Horror and disgust.Amazement and sorrow.

Sorrow, yes.Bitter, grievous, mortifying sorrow.