Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary

Today marks the anniversary of the attack of the USA's naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It was the attack that pushed the country into joining the war effort, with the Japanese forces officially defeated August 15, 1945 (the paperwork came a little later on Sept. 2, 1945). With the end of that theater of fighting, World War II came to a close.

This surprise attack resulted in the deaths of 2,400 Americans and wounded 1,200 more. It shook the feelings of the country, leading to President Roosevelt's description of the day as "...a date which will live in infamy..."

Many brave men enlisted to fight in the war, including residents of Waterford. Here are some pictures from the museum's collection of the soldiers who were celebrated with a parade in 1946. These were taken as part of their welcoming home ceremonies, on Clifton and Saratoga Ave.



Sadly, many men didn't make it home and we remember their courage and sacrifice to their country.  Take a moment today to learn more about our country's history.