MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags be flown at half staff on Dec. 7 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
“The attack on Pearl Harbor was a turning point not only for World War II but for our country, deeply impacting Americans across our state and nation,” Evers said. “Each year, Wisconsin remembers the bravery and sacrifice demonstrated by Americans on O’ahu that day, and honors the enduring legacy of our veterans, including the more than 5,800 World War II veterans currently living in Wisconsin, who fought to preserve and defend the freedoms and quality of life enjoyed by folks across our country today.”
The attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor killed 2,403 Americans and injured an additional 1,178.
Evers’ executive order is available here.
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