America Strikes Back: The Doolittle Raid, April 1942

Manned by volunteers under the command of COL. James Doolittle, US Army Air Force, 16 B-25 medium bombers took off form the US Navy carrier, the USS Hornet, on April 16, 1942 to bomb Japan. Pressed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, this was America’s first effort to attack Japan after Pearl Harbor. The raid caused minor damage but it shattered Japan’s feeling of invincibility. It also gave a much needed boost to American morale. Come and hear all about this daring raid and its consequences on the day of the 70^th anniversary of the event. The NJ Alliance for the Preservation of the History of WWII in Asia will display an array of pertinent photos and memorabilia for all to see.