On December 7, 1941, dubbed a "date which will live in infamy" by president franklin D. Roosevelt, the American naval base at pearl harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii was suddenly and deliberately attached by naval and air forces of the empire of Japan. The devastating barrage lasted just two hours; when it was over, more than 2,000 American soldiers and sailors had died, and another 1,000 were wounded. The day after the Assault, Roosevelt asked congress to declare War on Japan, bringing America into world War II. Forever Remember the attack on pearl harbor with this brushed chrome windproof lighter. This lighter features the American Flag, date of the pearl harbor attack, and the 75th anniversary color imaged on this lighter. Comes packaged in a gift box. For optimal performance, use with Zippo premium lighter fluid.