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Gov. Holcomb Directs Flags to Half-Staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
<p>Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has ordered that flags across the state be flown at half-staff today in observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The directive applies to both residential and commercial flags, which are to remain at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on December 7.</p>
<h3>Honoring Lives Lost at Pearl Harbor</h3>
<p>Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, first established in 1994, is observed nationwide to commemorate the 2,000+ American troops and civilians who lost their lives during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces in 1941.</p>
<p>The event not only claimed thousands of lives but also marked the United States&#8217; entry into World War II. It remains a solemn day of reflection on the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation.</p>
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<h3>Statewide Participation</h3>
<p>Governor Holcomb’s proclamation encourages Hoosiers to honor the occasion by lowering flags as a tribute to the victims and veterans of December 7, 1941.</p>
<p>“Let us pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served during this pivotal moment in our nation’s history,” Holcomb said in a statement earlier this week.</p>
<p>Residents and businesses are encouraged to follow the directive to demonstrate unity and respect.</p>
<h3>National Day of Remembrance</h3>
<p>Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is not a federal holiday but is widely observed across the United States with flag-lowering ceremonies, memorial services, and moments of silence to honor the fallen.</p>
<p>In Washington, D.C., flags at federal buildings, including the White House, are also flying at half-staff today, joining states like Indiana in honoring the day.</p>