USS Arizona Memorial as seen from NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor KILO Pier.
Credit; U.S. Navy

December 7, 2024 - SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, December 7, 2024, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Today, we honor the Americans we lost 83 years ago at Pearl Harbor and all the courageous individuals who served our country across the globe. We will forever pay solemn tribute to the American heroes who gave their lives to make the world more safe, free and just.

The text of the proclamation can be found below.

"On this day 83 years ago, Imperial Japan launched an unprovoked attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, killing more than 2,400 American service members and civilians and destroying much of our nation's Pacific Fleet. This attack led President Roosevelt to call on Congress to declare an act of war the next day, stating December 7,1941 would be a 'date which will live in infamy.

"As we reflect on the painful losses of that fateful day, we remember those who defended Pearl Harbor — and all the courageous individuals who signed up to serve our country in battlefields across the globe. Each year, we are reminded of these immense sacrifices and all that we owe our service members who fight to defend the freedoms we cherish.

"On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, let us reflect on the meaning of sacrifice and heroism and pay solemn tribute to the American heroes who gave their lives to make the world more safe, free and just.

NOW THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2024, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Source: Office of the Governor