The attack on Pearl Harbor has become iconic in the annals of history, and that iconography has been mirrored in pop culture numerous times.
Even Michael Bay’s Pearl Harbor — which has become widely criticized over the years for its inaccuracies — treats the date with an appropriate level of reverence.
Tora!, to more comedic takes on American fear of the Japanese in 1941!, December 7, 1941 has become an instantly recognizable pop culture moment signifying a major turning point in our country’s history.