When a Ship Is Decommissioned
March 13, 2020The life cycle of a US Navy ship begins when its keel is laid down for construction. After construction is completed, she’s launched into the open water, where she undergoes... Read More
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Operation K: A Second Pearl Harbor Attack
March 5, 2020On December 7, 1941, the United States suffered devastating losses during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The assault launched the War in the Pacific and put the entire nation... Read More
Enola Gay: The Bomber That Ended World War II
February 27, 2020There were many memorable ships and planes that played a larger-than-life role in the American war effort of the 1940s. Storied battleships, mighty aircraft carriers, and fearsome warplanes all contributed to... Read More
Atomic Bomb Exhibit Comes to Pearl Harbor
February 21, 2020After a grueling period of conflict and bloody battles, the United States made the difficult decision to drop two atomic bombs on Japan. The devastation caused by the bombings of... Read More
After the Fighting – Operation Magic Carpet
February 14, 2020As the summer of 1945 drew to a close, Americans were rejoicing as news of the victory in the Pacific swept across the nation. After nearly four years of brutal... Read More
Pearl Harbor Sites in Chronological Order
February 7, 2020Pearl Harbor tours are planned out with predetermined itineraries based on each site's location rather than a historical timeline. If you consider the Pearl Harbor sites in chronological order, each... Read More
USS California Survivor Robert Boulton Remembers December 7, 1941
January 14, 2020[Editor's note: The following are the recollections of USS California survivor Robert Boulton. We are reproducing them exactly as written. Please be advised that some of the descriptions are graphic,... Read More
Legacy of a Pearl Harbor Survivor Published
January 3, 2020One of the best routes to understanding the attack on Pearl Harbor is through the words of those who lived through it. On the 78th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor... Read More
Pearl Harbor Souvenirs
December 19, 2019Everybody loves to bring home keepsakes when they travel. When it comes to Pearl Harbor, souvenirs allow you to remember the experience of visiting this important historic site. The question... Read More
Unprepared for Attack: December 7, 1941
December 6, 2019The element of surprise leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor was the core reason why the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service was able to inflict so much destruction... Read More
Common Myths About Pearl Harbor Tours
November 29, 2019During your research while deciding among the different Pearl Harbor tours, you may come across quite a few opinions about participating in tours in and why you’re better off going... Read More
Pearl Harbor Survivor George Hursey Dies at 98
November 21, 2019As we move ever further away in time from the events of December 7, 1941, we continue to bid farewell to the brave men and women who lived through the... Read More
World War II Aircraft: B-29 Superfortress
October 31, 2019B-29 Superfortress: Born of Necessity The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 forced the United States into military conflict with a powerful and bold opponent. The forces of... Read More
Last-Minute Pearl Harbor Tours
October 21, 2019Planning a vacation can be difficult. There are so many moving parts to make fit together. Flights, ground transportation, accommodations. That’s why, try as you might to get everything done... Read More
Will USS Arizona Ever Be Raised?
October 10, 2019On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor, on the island of Oahu, was the site of a surprise attack that resulted in the loss of more than 2,400 lives. The primary... Read More
Best Pearl Harbor Tours for Shutterbugs
October 3, 2019For any photography buff, knowing how and where to get the best shots is vital, and the Pearl Harbor National Memorial is no exception. There is so much to see... Read More
How Battleships Were Named
September 26, 2019When learning about the ships that were at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, you may start to wonder about some of their names. For example, you might be thinking... Read More
Beyond Pearl Harbor – Other Sights on Tour
September 19, 2019All Pearl Harbor tours include the USS Arizona Memorial program, and many add in some or all of the other attractions there. But what about after you've seen the Pearl... Read More
USS Arizona Memorial Reopens to Visitors
August 29, 2019Undergoing critical repairs since May of 2018, the USS Arizona Memorial has been closed to the public. Beginning on September 1, 2019, visitors will once again be able to board... Read More
What Is Victory Disease?
August 22, 2019Looking at the actions of the Japanese military during the early phases of the War in the Pacific, it’s reasonable to believe that they may have gotten overzealous with their... Read More
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