More than 50 years later, Americans commemorate Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to honor those who defended the country during World War II. During this special day, government offices, schools, and rested groups fly the US flag at half staff. In battle sites and war moments all over America, wreath-laying ceremonies remember those who risked their lives for the country.



Pearl Harbor's impact on the life of every American and on defense policies is something that cannot be overlooked. Here are some ways to remember the lessons of courage and valor from Pearl Harbor:

- Help raise funds to replace the museum and visitors center of the USS Arizona memorial. Arizona is ?ground zero? where World War II began for the United States. Pearl Harbor awareness items such as shirts, sports caps, bags, silicone bracelets, and key chains can be sold as merchandise to raise money.

- Thank volunteers and donors for their contributions to the memorial project for Pearl Harbor. Awareness items such as custom shirts, journals, pens, and key chains make great thank-you gifts.

- Keep the memory alive by learning more about Pearl Harbor. Guided tours or lesson plans can help children and adults know more about this event. Age-appropriate material about the USS Arizona Memorial is available from the Arizona Memorial Museum Association. ?Witness to History,? a series of programs in which survivors relate their experience, is available schools and interested groups that cannot visit Hawaii.

- Give visitors mementos to take home. The memory of Pearl Harbor will live through awareness items that remind every American of this important date in our history.

- Hold a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day sale. Set a portion of the proceeds to benefit memorial programs for Pearl Harbor. Awareness items such as stickers, decals, and custom shopping bags are good ways to announce this special sale.