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WWII - Remember Pearl Harbour
Remember Pearl Harbour First Day Cover illustration depicting the Japanese aerial assault on the American Naval base at Pearl Harbour, a lagoon harbour on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu, an attack on Sunday, December 7, 1941 which brought the United States into World War II. Date: 1941
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1941 Assault Attack Cachet Hawaii Hawaiian Lagoon Oahu Pearl Propaganda Treacherous Treacherously Base December Kamikaze
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Remember Pearl Harbor" First Day Cover: A Graphic Depiction of the Infamous Japanese Aerial Assault on December 7, 1941 This evocative first day cover illustration transports us back to a pivotal moment in world history, as the Japanese aerial assault on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, unfolds before our eyes. Dated 1941, this powerful image captures the shock and treachery of the surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, an essential military installation located on the island of Oahu, west of Honolulu. The scene is set against the backdrop of the tranquil lagoon harbor, with the sun casting long shadows over the still waters. Suddenly, the serene atmosphere is shattered as Japanese fighter planes, in a coordinated and deadly assault, swoop down from the sky, releasing bombs and firing their machine guns. The once peaceful waters are now churning with the chaos of war. The illustration is a poignant reminder of the day that would forever change the course of history, as the United States was thrust into the Second World War. The image, with its vivid colors and dramatic composition, serves as a testament to the bravery and resilience of the American people in the face of adversity. The "Remember Pearl Harbor" first day cover is a powerful piece of propaganda, designed to evoke emotions and rally support for the war effort. The cachet on the cover bears the date of the attack, December 7, 1941, and the image of a Japanese kamikaze plane, underscoring the treacherous nature of the enemy. This historic artifact is a must-have for collectors, historians, and anyone interested in the history of World War II and the events that shaped the 1940s.
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