National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is a US holiday observed in memory and commemoration of the more than 2,400 people who died in the attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii in 1941. The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor is considered a significant event in US history, one that led to the entry of the US into World War II. Many Americans remember the date of the event due to this significance. While the event is widely acknowledged in the US on its anniversary each year, the official name for the observance—National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day—is not as well-known. The day is often observed as a somber occasion to remember those who were killed in the attack and to honor US veterans who served during World War II. Flags are often flown at half-mast on the day.
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