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The Blackened Canteen Ceremony focuses on one item- a blackened canteen that was recovered from the B-29 Superfortress that collided with another B-29 over the city of Shizouka, Japan, on June 19, 1945. The ceremony is a symbol of the modern reconciliation and close bond between the U.S. and Japan. source video: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/497543/pearl-harbor-75th-uss-arizona-blackened-canteen-ceremony

On Dec. 7, 1941, America was attacked at Pearl Harbor by the Empire of Japan. Today, on the 78 year anniversary of the attack, we honor those who served and payed the ultimate price for their country. be sure to take time today to remember the fallen from 78 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Seventy-six years ago, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prompted America's entry into World War II. Each year on Dec. 7, Americans honor those who died in the attack that killed 2,403 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers and civilians. Nearly half the casualties occurred on the USS Arizona, where 1,177 of the 2,512-man crew perished. In total eighteen U.S. Navy ships were sunk or run aground and 188 American aircraft were destroyed with nearly as many damaged during the surprise attack. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Robert Sweet) Speeches include: U.S. Navy Adm. Harry Harris, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs for military veterans and civilians at the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center, Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2016. The concert was held for civilian and military members visiting the memorial. The U.S. military, National Park Service, and State of Hawaii are jointly commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941 attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. David J. Adams)