December 7, 1941: "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy..."
Although I believe in teaching history in a chronological, orderly fashion, I also believe in "teachable moments." Important dates fall into this category. Pearl Harbor Day should not pass unnoticed. Today's column will give you ideas for making it a day to be remembered in your house. I'm working on the assumption that you will be taking this event out of context and that you probably only have a day or two to spend studying it. So ... we'll keep this simple!
Warning! Do not attempt to do everything listed below in one day!
Videos
There are many movies made about World War II. Most are unsuitable for families. One that we think stays fairly close to the facts and keeps gore to a minimum is an older movie called "Tora! Tora! Tora!" It is probably best for junior high and up. It's a great summary of the events surrounding Pearl Harbor.
