However, this holiday is only celebrated on this day in the U. Other Allied countries celebrate it on different days. This attack compelled the U. S to enter WWII in more than just an advisory or support position.
The attack resulted in the U. S gearing up its war machine and entering the war as an official combatant. This would be the start of an expensive, bloody campaign against the Japanese empire. Why did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor? It was a plan that was created by Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, an officer that was once a student at Harvard University in the U.
The U. S simply had more resources than Japan and had the men, resources, and money for the war. So Yamamoto decided that the only chance that Japan had was to strike the first attack.
An attack so devastating that it would knock U. S naval forces out of the fight for a year, maybe more. With that as the ultimate goal, Japanese aerial forces trained for an entire year for the attack. While pilots were being trained for the mission, the Japanese also took the time to make specific changes to the equipment they were going to require for the mission. At first, the Japanese Foreign Ministry wanted to make a declaration of war and present it to the U.
However, this move was blocked by the Japanese military who felt that this would jeopardize their plan. The Japanese then assembled one of the most powerful carrier task forces ever assembled in history.
It also included embarked planes. This force would be placed under the command of Vice-Admiral Chuichi Nagumo. Victory Day is a public holiday in Rhode Island, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. There have been many arguments and debates concerning the nature and name of this holiday. Veteran groups and their supporters observe Victory Day on the second Monday of August each year. Events may include a commemorative ceremony for veterans.
Many people believe that there is a need for such a day to remember the sacrifices that veterans made during World War II, including those who were taken as prisoners of war, were tortured, injured or killed.
However critics claim that the day itself is discriminatory due to its reference to Japan in light of modern times. Nonetheless there are people who hope to one day celebrate the holiday under a new name or educate young Americans more about the Japanese culture in modern society.
Rhode Island celebrates Victory Day as a state holiday but many communities within the US hold special events to honor the day. National Donor Sabbath. National French Dip Day. American Fast Food. National Happy Hour Day. Fast Food Italian Food. World Pneumonia Day. Awareness Diseases. Special Interest. Menu National Today. Log in Sign up. When is VJ Day ? VJ Day timeline. December 7, September 2, Traditions of the Day When World War 2 ended, millions of people participated in street parties and parades.
How to Observe VJ Day Visit the graves of the fallen Many communities have cemeteries with designated areas for military veterans. Learn what led up to the war In "The Tempest," Shakespeare wrote that "what's past is prologue. Talk to a veteran Many members of "The Greatest Generation" who fought in World War II are still living, though their numbers are dwindling rather rapidly. One official and one unofficial commemorative date The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki led to about more than , casualties.
A huge price to pay In the days following the Japanese surrender, scores of Japanese soldiers took their own lives, unable to live with the shame of being beaten in war, and nearly American prisoners in Japanese custody were murdered outright.
Why VJ Day is Important It marked the end of years of nearly incomprehensible losses of life and property. It led to the rebuilding of Europe and Japan. VJ Day related holidays Mon May Thu Nov
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