December 7th, A Day That Shall Live in Infamy

Today marks the sad occasion of events that transpired at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 66 years ago.

I always spent two days discussing it in class while I was teaching.

This is a day that I honor not just those at Pearl Harbor, but all vets. Today, the American Legion here in Fox Lake, Illinois, hosted a party for veterans from the nearby North Chicago VA Hospital. They were treated to gifts and a full turkey dinner as well as karaoke, which they really enjoyed. I helped served food and drinks, just my own little way of saying thanks.

The advent of WWII had a huge impact on Route 66 which became a major conduit for troops and war material from the east and Midwest to the west coast for the fight against the Japanese. Gas rationing had an impact on American travel as well.

Route 66 had another link to Pearl Harbor, as the Schofield Barracks on Oahu came under attack. They were named for Union General John McAllister Schofield, who, while a major at the Battle of Wilson's Creek, received a Medal of Honor for leading a regiment against Confederate forces.

For more on the story, see http://sawtheelephant.blogspot.com

My Full Support for the Men and Women in America's Armed Forces, both Past and Present. --RoadDog