Daily News Article - December 4, 2014
1. a) List the names, ages and hometowns of the four Pearl Harbor survivors who are attending this years commemoration in Hawaii.
b) On what battleship were these sailors serving when the Japanese attacked?
2. When did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor?
3. Approximately how many U.S. servicemen were killed in Pearl Harbor?
4. This year marks the last official survivor gathering of the USS Arizona Reunion Association. What plans do the men have for future reunions?
5. Read the “Background” and check out the links and videos under “Resources.”
a) What two adjectives/characteristics do you think best describe these men? Explain your answer.
b) Why is it important for all Americans to know about Pearl Harbor and read the stories of what happened on that day?