On Sunday, December 4, 2011, the City of Newark and Guyton-Callahan American Legion Post No. 152 observed the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor with a ceremony at the Archie Callahan monument, in Military Park, at Raymond Boulevard and Broad Street. Newark native Mess Attendant 2nd Class Callahan was stationed on the battleship USS Oklahoma during the Pearl Harbor attack, and became the first African-American killed in World War II when Japanese torpedoes capsized the dreadnought at anchor. Mr. Callahan’s service was honored with this memorial, which was moved from the now-demolished Douglass-Harrison Homes (where he grew up) to its present site at Military Park in 2005. Here, Chief Coley greets attendees. From left, Post No. 152 Past President Constance Jenkins, Chief Coley, Post No. 152 Commander John Sharpe James, and Post No. 152 Past President Annie Scott.
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