The pacific after pearl harbor. Up next on American History tv, Navy Veterans who participated in the battle of midway recount their experiences. The American Veterans Center Hosted this 50minute panel discussion. My name is tim hobart. Im executive director of the American Veterans center and thank you for being here. This is our 20th year of this event, so its a very special year for us, and were very happy youre here. Of course, we really want to thank the Navy Memorial for their hospitality for this weekend. Theyve been great partners for us over the years. My only word that i really had to kick things off this morning is really for all the students that are with us here this weekend. I really encourage you to take all of this in from where we start with veterans of the battle of midway 75 years ago through 75 years of American Military history. This is your own past and present, and youre our future. So, this is a great opportunity, a once in a lifetime opportunity, and really mak
So its actually a tremendous honor for us to be here. And on a day like today, we use the term sea services, but in the end were all in it together. And i think these gentlemen here represent the idea of being all in it together. And i just want to say one thing about why im honored and why were honored to be here today and the opportunity you all have today. You know, when i looked at the program here and i look at words like trailblazers, legends, these are in the agenda. The last ace, leadership, saving lives, the greatest generation, the medal of honor, why we fought, valor, witness to history, and right here, the turn of the tide. It is an honor for us to be here. I hope you all really get a lot out of the next couple days, because as was just mentioned, this is literally an opportunity of a lifetime that we have over the next couple days to be able to listen to these great americans who literally gave of themselves and set an example and paved a path for us all to walk on. So, we
U. S. And japanese navies. Leading off is a review of the war in pacific prior to june 1942 then new information about the japanese at the battle. This is live coverage on cspan3. We are pleased and very very proud to be hosting it. I would like to thank our partners that helped put this together. The Hampton Roads Naval Historical Foundation and world war i and world war ii come mem ri commemoration. We couldnt have done it without you. [ cheers and applause ] now, before we get going i do have housekeeping items to pass along. First of all, turn off or silence your cell phones. Keep your programs. We have something of a limited supply of those and please wear your fwbadges throughout the da. Keep in mind we are on cspan so during the q and a use the microphone deployed here on the square. At this time i would like to bring forward my counter part john pentanjelo who will make some remarks, john. [ applause ] thanks, chris. Good morning and welcome. The Hampton Roads naval hue see yum
Also tonight, a former babysitter charged with kidnapping a 2yearold girl from hamilton last year, pleading guilty. Abigail hannah was arrested almost a year ago for kidnapping lyndon al bers, she disappeared from her home and found eight miles away in a piled of leaves naked. Her head was shaved and she had a bruise on her head. Hannah pleaded guilty to all charges, including kidnapping and assaulting a child. She was sentenced to five to seven years in the commonwealth was seeking a 10 to 15 year sentence. Mark a difficult day for the two brave Boston Police officers shot in the line of duty in east boston. Richard cintolo and Matthew Morris had more surgeries today and remain hospitalized tonight. While the two video rance continue their recovery, investigators were busy at the crime scene, trying to answer a basic question, what sparked the deadly confrontation. The officers are being treated and still arent all of the woods. The reporter its. Of all the scenes safe been too, its o
Confronted by American Forces who the japanese fleet from june 4 two june seventh. This critical battle ended in an american victory over the japanese. This is about 30 minutes. Let us pray. God, we and eternal pause today in solemn prayer to ask your presence with us as we remember the momentous events that took place 72 years ago. Followings and months the terrible attack on pearl harbor, the future looked grim. And yet brave men and women answer the call to defend our nation. In spite of incredible challenges. During exploits, such as the inlittle raid and battles places such as coral sea paved the way for what would come to be known as the most decisive naval victory of our time, the battle of midway. Today, we look back with awe and gratitude as we remember the hard work of people like the commander and his Incredible Team of intelligence experts. Admiral chester nimitz, admiral spruance, admiral jack fletcher, and other naval leaders. But especially today, we remember the countle