Assigned to write a report on Pearl Harbor, I was reminded of my grandfather. My grandfather's name is Robert Lee Woodrow. He was born on January 4, 1926. My grandfather will be 88 years old on January 4, 2014. My grandfather joined the Army in 1939 when he was 15 years old, two years before Pearl Harbor occurred. I asked him some questions about it. Since the attack on Pearl Harbor was a pivotal moment in history, I decided to interview my grandfather since he was part of Pearl Harbor. We talk about how difficult it was to be an African American in the Navy and what they were and couldn't do. Let's find out why Japan was crazy enough to attack and whether or not there were any warning signs. Were they all able to forgive each other after that fateful day? “Cheyanne: Were you afraid when you joined the military? Robert: Very much. I was very scared. I was young. I felt I had no choice. I was tired of traveling interstate. I wanted a better life and I wanted to do something for my country. I didn't know what to expect. It was a difficult time in America for African Americans. I thought things would change if I joined the Armed Forces. I thought things would change for me. I wanted to do something for myself. I made 17 or 20 dollars a month and that was a lot of money for me at the age of 17. Even though I joined the military, I didn't like it. I couldn't do much. The units were separated and segregation was still in effect. I was ordered to cook a lot, do laundry, and wash the floors. I thought I would do something more. It was still hard work. We were treated the same way we were treated in the United States. All the African Americans aboard the USS Arizona... center of card... search for Osama Bin Laden as they did when the Japanese attacked. So many people were traumatized and felt the need to avenge them. People began wearing American flags regularly, celebrities held charity events, and overall, the nation came together. President Bush searched for Osama until the end of his term. President Obama even intervened after succeeding President Bush. He had continued to search for Osama until he was captured and killed. These two dates will always bring shame and pain to the country, but when we look back, we find that some positivity has grown from it. Every time a devastating incident occurs, we go back and unite as a country to respond. Our devotion to the country has yet to wane. This is surely the fact that overshadows each of the crucial events of the 21st century.