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 PUBLIC LAW 103-308—AUG. 23, 1994 108 STAT. 1669 Public Law 103-308 103d Congress Joint Resolution Designating December 7 of each year as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Aug. 23, 1994 Day". [H.J. Res. 131] Whereas, on December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy and 36 USC 169/ Air Force attacked units of the armed forces of the United States "< ' stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Whereas more than 2,000 citizens of the United States were killed and more than 1,000 citizens of the United States were wounded in the attack on Pearl Harbor; Whereas the attack on Pearl Harbor marked the entry of the United States into World War II; Whereas the veterans of World War II and all other people of the United States commemorate December 7 in remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor; and Whereas commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor will instill in all people of the United States a greater understanding and appreciation of the selfless sacrifice of the individuals who served in the armed forces of the United States during World War II: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That December 36 USC 169/. 7 of each year is designated as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" and the President is authorized and requested— (1) to issue annually a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and (2) to urge all Federal agencies, and interested organizations, groups, and individuals, to fly the flag of the United States at halfstafl" each December 7 in honor of the individuals who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor. Approved August 23, 1994. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H..J. Res. 131: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-595 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): Aug. 5, considered and passed House. Aug. 10, considered and passed Senate.

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