Sunday marks 84 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor. Congress designated December 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in 1994.
On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces launched a two-hour air raid on the U.S. Naval base in Hawaii. The attack resulted in the deaths of 2,400 service members and civilians.
A pivotal moment, the attack brought the United States into World War II, which would ultimately end in 1945.
Flags are flown at half-staff in cities and states nationwide in remembrance.
“I hereby direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, December 7, 2025, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day,” Governor Bob Ferguson said in a directive to state agencies.
Similar statements were put out by governors across the region.
“Idaho will forever honor the bravery of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country and all of humanity during World War II,” Governor Brad Little said in a social media post.
Flags were lowered in Montana as well.
“On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we remember the Americans that lost their lives at Pearl Harbor and salute the 16 million Americans who bravely answered the call to serve in World War II,” Governor Greg Gianforte wrote on social media.
