|
12-07-2010, 05:21 AM
|
#1
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,308
|
Dec. 7, 1941
A BIG thank you to all the men who lost their lives and answered the call on that fateful day.
__________________
John
|
|
|
12-07-2010, 05:30 AM
|
#2
|
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mays Landing, NJ
Posts: 7,108
|
:moment of silence:
__________________
2018 Camaro 2SS Redline package, ESC Novi 1500 tuned by EFX, Might Mouse wild catch can, GM STB, smoked ZL1 3rd brake light, Xpel XR Black 35% tint all around, Street Scene front splitter, C7 Carbon ZL1 side skirts, Drake Muscle Car Wickerbill spoiler
2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)
|
|
|
12-07-2010, 06:25 AM
|
#3
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Columbia
Posts: 928
|
__________________
Praise the Lowered
67' Camaro - Worked 327, Hotchkis TVS suspension, 4 wheel cross drilled discs, AM radio FTL
05' Silverado - Stock, stock, and stock.
|
|
|
12-07-2010, 06:50 AM
|
#4
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Arm pit of the world... NJ
Posts: 2,673
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1Hawk
A BIG thank you to all the men who lost their lives and answered the call on that fateful day.
|
Amen!
__________________
John
|
|
|
12-07-2010, 10:41 AM
|
#5
|
Co-Founder / Site Admin
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ewing, NJ
Posts: 22,473
|
__________________
1999 Camry - Beigemobile DD
2002 Suburban - Wife's DD
2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?
|
|
|
12-07-2010, 10:58 AM
|
#6
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sicklerville, NJ (South Jersey)
Posts: 450
|
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
December 8, 1941
Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.
Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.
It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.
The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.
Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.
This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.
Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us.
No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.
I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.
With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.
I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, Dec. 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.
To All those who (have) answer(ed) the call to serve this great country; past, present, and future, I salute you and am proud to have served beside the finest Americans.
__________________
1994 Z28 M6
Cat Back
|
|
|
12-07-2010, 12:29 PM
|
#7
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Midland Park, NJ
Posts: 1,389
|
Too bad we let it happen. Damn shame.
|
|
|
12-07-2010, 01:31 PM
|
#8
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Piscataway, N.J.
Posts: 1,729
|
It did come out that we had quite a few chances to avoid this or at least limit our losses. Thank God that our aircraft carriers were out of that area.
__________________
1991 FORMULA 350-GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
1 of 1,197 with L98 Option/13.79@100 mph
1994 25th ANNIVERSARY TRANS AM GT -1 of ONLY 2,000 made/ Only 128 made with a HURST 6-Speed Manual and 91 with T-Tops and Compact Disc/ K & N Filtercharger/Magnaflow Performance Muffler/Air Foil- ORIGINAL MINT Arctic White Ultra Rare SURVIVOR. DAYTONA 500 PACE CAR Decal Kit!
SOLD: 1989 Turbo T/A in 1991 it ran 12:18@115 mph
|
|
|
12-07-2010, 02:31 PM
|
#9
|
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Galloway, NJ
Posts: 591
|
I read that same speech to my 20th Century Pop Culture class Phoenix.
Too bad Dec 7th is on the back burner on many American minds.. damn shame. May no one forget and take for granted the sacrifices made to preserve our way of life.
__________________
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.9
1998 Camaro, 3.8L M5 Stock - SOLD
2001 Camaro Z28 M6 SLP LM1, Lid - FOR SALE
|
|
|
12-07-2010, 02:37 PM
|
#10
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Midland Park, NJ
Posts: 1,389
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by edpontiac91
It did come out that we had quite a few chances to avoid this or at least limit our losses. Thank God that our aircraft carriers were out of that area.
|
Even more proof that we knew about it. Isnt it kind of funny that the only ships worth while were out at sea that day and the obsolete battle ships and crusers that nobody wanted to put money into refurbashing durring a depression wew sitting like ducks in a row... hummm
|
|
|
12-07-2010, 03:03 PM
|
#11
|
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Matamoras Pa.
Posts: 434
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by alamantia
Even more proof that we knew about it. Isnt it kind of funny that the only ships worth while were out at sea that day and the obsolete battle ships and crusers that nobody wanted to put money into refurbashing durring a depression wew sitting like ducks in a row... hummm
|
Let me guess, the Government planned 9/11 too right? Lets not make the death of over 2,000 Marines and Sailors a conspiracy theory just like those who have made 9/11 their hobby. It was a terrible turn of events, and one that affected my family deeply for my Great Uncle was on one of the ships that capsized. Preexisting knowledge or not lets not let the lives of those young men be overshadowed by our curious minds.
__________________
1994 Z28 A4, Magnaflow, TTII'S, CC503, 1.6' RR, MadZ Tune, Pacesetter Lt's, 3'' ORY, K&N CAI, Free Mods, Nitto Dr's.
|
|
|
12-07-2010, 04:09 PM
|
#12
|
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Somerset,NJ
Posts: 585
|
its not finished but
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
|