In a way I am surprised. On the smae hand, I am also not surprised - it was an event that occurred 68 years ago, and I am guessing that there would be few (if any) people in the room who would have been alive then. Yes, it was an important even in American (and world) history. However, those of later generations (especially post-Vietnam) don't understand as easily in part because of there not being a real need for a "large" increase in military personnel and a different attidude towards the military. At one time an event like Pearl Harbour (or September 11th) would make people want to do the patriotic thing and join the military. Now people few Patriotism in a different light. At least in my opinion based on the trends I see.