Flags Lowered Nationwide to Honor Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

The U.S. marks the 83rd anniversary of the 1941 attack that claimed over 2,400 lives and propelled the nation into World War II.

President Biden issued a proclamation urging flags to fly at half-staff on December 7, 2024, to honor the lives lost during the Pearl Harbor attack.
The attack on Pearl Harbor killed 2,403 service members and civilians and injured nearly 1,200 others, with two Navy battleships destroyed, including the USS Arizona.
Governors across the U.S., including those in Hawaii, Arizona, and Wisconsin, ordered state and U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset in remembrance.
The day highlights the courage of those who defended democracy in the aftermath of the attack, shaping the course of World War II and inspiring future generations.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was officially designated by Congress in 1994, with events held annually at sites such as the Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Hawaii.