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world20 days ago•7 min saved

Trump’s Pearl Harbor remark unsettles Japan amid Iran war justification

Trump’s Pearl Harbor quip to defend his plan to strike Iran sparked embarrassment and unease in Tokyo, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seated beside him as Japan weighs its security reliance on the U.S. and navigates a fraught history of WWII memory; the episode underscores delicate diplomacy, domestic reactions, and the fragility of the U.S.–Japan alliance amid debates over Japan’s role and memory in Asia-Pacific security.

via Politico|

#iran #japan #pearl-harbor

world20 days ago•3 min saved

Trump’s Pearl Harbor remark unsettles Japan amid Iran-war framing

Japan reacted with embarrassment and mixed feelings after President Trump cited Pearl Harbor to defend his Iran-war stance during a White House meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, underscoring delicate US-Japan dynamics, differing views on Japan’s military role, and questions about how closely Tokyo and Washington align on foreign policy.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran-war #japan-us-relations #pearl-harbor

world21 days ago•18 min saved

Pearl Harbor remark unsettles Japan as Trump defends Iran strike

Trump invoked Pearl Harbor while defending the U.S. strike on Iran and his decision not to alert allies, drawing surprise and unease in Japan during a White House meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

via AP News|

#diplomacy #iran #japan

entertainment21 days ago•31 min saved

Kimmel Flags Trump's Pearl Harbor Gaffe as a New Cringe Threshold

Jimmy Kimmel mocked President Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke during a White House meeting with Japan’s first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi, calling the moment a new level of cringe. He quipped that Americans cringe when real leaders visit, and suggested Trump’s Pearl Harbor knowledge may come from a Ben Affleck movie, as Takaichi looked uncomfortable while Trump pressed Japan to back his Iran policy amid a global energy crisis.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-trump #entertainment #jimmy-kimmel

world22 days ago•4 min saved

Japan Recoils After Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke

Trump’s Pearl Harbor remark during a White House meeting with Japan’s prime minister sparked widespread criticism in Japan, with observers saying it trivializes a painful wartime memory and could harm U.S.–Japan ties; the Japanese premier’s restrained response drew mixed reactions.

via The New York Times|

#japan #pearl-harbor #reaction

world22 days ago•2 min saved

Trump cites Pearl Harbor to defend surprise Iran strike in Oval Office with Japan’s PM

In a White House meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Donald Trump defended keeping the Iran strikes secret to preserve surprise, even invoking Pearl Harbor; he praised Japan’s willingness to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, while Tokyo signaled no concrete plan to dispatch vessels, and European leaders debated NATO involvement as the war extends.

via CNBC|

#iran #japan #pearl-harbor

politics22 days ago•3 min saved

Trump Defends Iran Strike Surprise, Quoting Pearl Harbor

President Trump said the U.S. didn’t warn allies before striking Iran on February 28 to preserve surprise, telling a Japanese reporter, 'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?' The moment occurred in the Oval Office with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, highlighting the administration’s emphasis on surprise in military action while noting the enduring U.S.–Japan alliance despite historical tensions.

via CBS News|

#iran #japan #pearl-harbor

politics22 days ago•2 min saved

Trump's Pearl Harbor quip rattles Japanese PM in Oval Office

At a White House meeting with Japan's prime minister, Trump made a provocative quip about Pearl Harbor while discussing Iran, prompting stunned reactions and highlighting his habit of off-the-cuff remarks in foreign diplomacy.

via The Guardian|

#iran #japan #oval-office

world-news1 month ago•15 min saved

US to exhume 88 USS Arizona unknowns in Hawaii for identification

The United States plans to exhume and identify 88 USS Arizona crew members buried as unknowns at a Hawaii cemetery, continuing Pearl Harbor memorial efforts through forensic analysis and archival research.

via AP News|

#exhumation #hawaii #identification

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Pearl Harbor Survivor and WWII Veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab Passes Away at 105

Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, a 105-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor and WWII Navy veteran, passed away peacefully in Oregon, leaving only about a dozen survivors of the attack. He served aboard the USS Dobbin during the 1941 Japanese bombing, later worked on the Apollo moon program, and was dedicated to honoring those who served at Pearl Harbor. His death marks the end of an era for one of the last living witnesses of the historic event.

via The Guardian|

#ira-schab #military #pearl-harbor

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Pearl Harbor Survivor and WWII Navy Veteran Ira ‘Ike’ Schab Passes Away at 105

Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, a 105-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor and WWII Navy veteran, has died, leaving only about a dozen survivors. He served at Pearl Harbor during the attack, later worked on the Apollo program, and was dedicated to honoring his fellow servicemen.

via CNN|

#ira-schab #obituary #pearl-harbor

history3 months ago•2 min saved

Last Pearl Harbor Survivor and WWII Navy Veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab Dies at 105

Ira 'Ike' Schab, a 105-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor and WWII Navy veteran, passed away peacefully at home. He was among the last survivors of the attack, which led the U.S. into WWII. Schab served in the Navy during the attack, later worked on the Apollo space program, and was dedicated to honoring his fellow servicemen until his death.

via ABC News|

#history #ira-schab #military-history

obituary1 year ago

Pearl Harbor Survivor Bob Fernandez Passes Away at 100

Bob Fernandez, a Pearl Harbor survivor who lived to be 100 years old, has passed away. Fernandez was a teenager when he experienced the attack on Pearl Harbor, a pivotal event in World War II. His life and experiences serve as a testament to a significant period in military history.

via The New York Times|

#bob-fernandez #centenarian #military-history

obituaries1 year ago•3 min saved

Centenarian Pearl Harbor Survivor Passes Away

Bob Fernandez, a 100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor, passed away peacefully in Lodi, California. A Navy veteran who served on the USS Curtiss during the 1941 attack, Fernandez was known for his generosity and kindness. Despite planning to attend the 83rd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, his health prevented him from traveling. Fernandez is remembered for his service and his contributions to his community.

via NPR|

#bob-fernandez #navy-veteran #obituaries

us-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Nation Honors Pearl Harbor Survivors and Veterans with Half-Staff Flags

Flags in Pennsylvania are at half staff to honor Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, commemorating the lives lost during the 1941 attack. President Joe Biden issued a proclamation urging Americans to reflect on the courage of service members and to fly flags at half-staff in their memory.

via ABC27|

#flags-at-half-staff #joe-biden #pearl-harbor