LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – U.S. and Michigan flags will be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Dec. 7 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is an opportunity to honor the patriots who were wounded and who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Dec. 7, 1941 when Japanese troops attacked Pearl Harbor. Wednesday marks a day to honor the memory of the U.S. soldiers and their commitment to protect the nation.

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Flags should be returned to full-staff at on Thursday, Dec. 8.