This is how we should think about the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor 84 years later.
On Sunday, we observed the 84th anniversary of Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. There are relatively few Americans alive today who remember that dreadful day – and many who only know about it from history class.
This struck me, because I realized America’s institutional memory of the attack and its implications is in danger of fading – and we must not let it.
The attack on Pearl Harbor was one of the most decisive moments in American history. There are profound moral and emotional reasons that we remember that infamous Sunday morning 84 years later.
Do you want access to more of Newt’s commentary? Become a member of Newt’s Inner Circle to get even more involved in our nation’s happenings. If you join today, you’ll receive a free autographed copy of one of Newt’s best sellers.
- How to Win 2026: Newt Gingrich’s Five-Part Series for a Historic Republican Midterm VictoryFive episodes. One strategy for building an American majority.
- President Trump, President Jefferson and America’s FutureThe scale of this achievement can best be understood by comparing the size of President Trump’s acquisition and President Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase.
- Xi is coming to Washington; he should bring one unexpected guestChina’s leader Xi Jinping wants to show that he’s genuinely interested in playing fair with the West; this is the bold move he should make
- Charlie Kirk, In His Own Words: The Man Behind the MovementA longtime friend shares the stories, faith, and personal moments that defined Charlie Kirk beyond the public stage.
- Republicans can win the 2026 midterms — if they follow the planhis roadmap centers on price transparency, rural healthcare, affordability, and Medicare and Medicaid reform ahead of 2026