1. Answer the following about Pearl Harbor:
a) Which country attacked the U.S. in Pearl Harbor?
b) Where is Pearl Harbor?
c) On what date did the attack take place?
d) How many American sailors and airmen were killed in the attack?
e) How many U.S. naval vessels and aircraft were destroyed?
f) Why were no aircraft carriers destroyed in the attack on Pearl Harbor?

2. a) How old was Gilbert Meyer when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor 76 years ago?
b) For what reason has Mr. Meyer traveled from Texas to Pearl Harbor for the anniversary for the past 15 years?

3. Why does the commemoration start just before 8 a.m. each year?

4. How did Admiral Scott Swift, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet characterize the survivors?

5. Why was this year’s memorial at Pearl Harbor smaller than last year’s?

6. Today’s Daily News Article is a human interest story. Human interest stories differ from the regular news – they are sometimes referred to as “the story behind the story.”

The major news articles of the day tell of important happenings. Human interest stories tell of how those happenings have impacted the people or places around the story. These stories take a break from the more serious news material to highlight something light or funny, something unusual and often something inspiring.

a) How does this article inspire you?
b) Ask a grandparent if he/she remembers Pearl Harbor. If not, ask your grandparent to describe what he/she learned about Pearl Harbor in elementary school. How does this compare to what you learned?