The USS Arizona after being bombed by Japanese fighter pilots
The Dec. 7, 1941, bombing of Pearl Harbor and those who lost their lives that day are being remembered Wednesday on the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack that brought the U.S. into World War II.
About 120 survivors will join Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, military leaders and civilians to observe a moment of silence in Pearl Harbor at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time — the moment the attack began seven decades ago.
About 3,000 people are expected to attend the event held each year at a site overlooking the sunken USS Arizona and the white memorial that straddles the battleship.
The Pearl Harbor-based guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon will render honors to the Arizona and blow its whistle at the start of a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m. — the same time 70 years ago the first Japanese planes began to attack.
Meanwhile, while brave heroes gather in Hawaii to remember those who died that day, the Sidwell School, the elite private school that Obama’s children attend, is serving…Japanese food for lunch today. Here’s today’s menu for the privileged children at Sidwell:
- Asian Mushroom Soup
- Oriental Noodle Salad
- Classic Spinach Salad
- Teriyaki Marinated Chicken Strips
- Szechuan Tofu & Veggies
- Garlic Roasted Edamame
- Vegetable Fried Rice
- Fortune Cookies
The school claims that it’s a “coincidence.” And it probably is. But it also is indicative of the elitist institutions total lack of awareness about this important date in military history. But since so few (if any) of their children will ever serve (and war is evil, dontchaknow?), it’s understandable how they might have overlooked today’s historical significance (garlic roasted edamame and and Szechuan tofu? Really?).
I wonder what the D.C. public school system is serving today? Probably a hearty vegetable. Like pizza.
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Speechless…
But in regards to today…a day to never forget and honor our Veterans.
A couple of questions for you to consider when you’re done being outraged:
1). How far is the closest Mitsubishi dealership to Pearl Harbor?
2). Did that elitist school, or Obama, have anything to do with that? If so, explain.
I’d only be outraged if my kids attended school there. Then I’d be outraged by the seething stupidity of the school staff.
DahKens I do not blame Mitsubishi for turning their war plants into, with our help, car plants, just as I do not blame Porsche or Mercedes Benz. As far as the elitist school goes who knows? Do you think they might have said “oops my bad” and claimed “it was just coincidence” if they had in some offended some other country, or ethnic group sensibilities, if so why?
On the other hand the Sidwell School could have said “On this 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor we celebrate the Allies ultimate victory by symbolically eating Japan’s lunch. That’s something I could get behind.
Ye gods. That is outrageous. I simply cannot believe anyone in the US of A would serve or eat food from the continent of Asia today. Thanks for tackling the difficult issues.
When is the last time you visited Pearl Harbor? The exhibits and accompanying narrative tell a story where neither side was at fault and there are no “bad guys”…
A guy I know asked me why the flags were at half mast today, did someone important die and he didn’t hear about it?
My look of astonishment and anger startled him, then I informed him what the significance of the day was.
His apology for asking was effusive.