U.S. President Barack Obama is set to host Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (on Tuesday December 27) for a visit which will include a stop at U.S.S. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, some 75 years after Japan attacked America, bringing the U.S. into World War II.
Previously, (On May 27, 2016) the American president made an historic visit to Hiroshima, where the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb as part of its efforts to end World War II.
Daniel Kritenbrink, the Senior Director for Asian Affairs at the National Security Council confirmed the historic nature of the visit:
IN: "This event....
OUT: ...the president's remarks."
DUR: 27
Daniel Kritenbrink, the Senior Director for Asian Affairs at the National Security Council formally announced the purpose of what is expected to be the final bilateral for President Obama with Prime Minister Abe of Japan.
IN: ""The two leaders ...
OUT: ...our shared history."
DUR: 1:12
***