Battle Ship, U.S.S. Virginia, Pearl Harbor Hawaii December 7, 1941

Lest We Forget, Sixty Five Years ago today, without warning the Imperial Navy of Japan attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. This single surprise attack, destroyed the majority of Pacific fleet with a loss of 2,300 individuals. Many of them still entombed onboard the Battleship U.S.S. Arizona, now a memorial within Pearl Harbor. The surviving portion of the fleet, consisting predominantly of our aircraft carriers and submarines held the line until surface ships could be repaired and new ships added to the fleet. Admiral Chester Nimitz, took command as Commander, Pacific Fleet shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He remained as the Commander throughout the war and was present for the signing of the surrender of Japan to the United States and allied forces onboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay.