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Why Was the USS Utah Targeted?

February 28, 2018 ·  
Given the intent of the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, a question pops up when the events of the day are examined. It’s widely known that Japan’s decision to attack the naval base at Pearl Harbor was born from a desire to cripple the US Pacific Fleet by destroying the […]
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American Sports During World War II

February 27, 2018 ·  
For many Americans, sports are a big part of life. Take away any of the major American sports, be it baseball, football, basketball, or hockey, and you’re going to have a lot of angry people. Sports have always played a big role in American culture. In the 1940s, for example, boxing, football, baseball, and horse […]
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Is Pearl Harbor Accessible for People with Disabilities?

February 13, 2018 · Chris 
On December 7, 1941, a fleet of Japanese fighters and bombers flew into Hawaiian airspace, with the US naval base at Pearl Harbor as its primary target. The two-hour attack was a tragedy forever ingrained in American history. Today, this world-changing event and the war that followed are explored at the World War II Valor […]
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Barbers Point Lighthouse December 7, 1941

February 10, 2018 ·  
A lot happened on the island of Oahu during the morning of December 7, 1941. Though the devastation at Pearl Harbor and airfields all across Oahu are what's most remembered about that day due to the sheer number of casualties and amount of damage done, there were other stories that tend to get overshadowed by […]
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Learning Pearl Harbor: What Is a Submarine?

January 26, 2018 ·  
Submarine history begins long before the 20th century, but it was during World War I that they became a true staple of naval warfare. In both World War I and World War II, their presence was heavily felt in the Atlantic with German U-Boats causing significant losses to Allied vessels, and though the December 7, […]
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Pacific Aviation Museum's Hangar 37

January 20, 2018 ·  
During the course of American aviation history, the aerial fleet of the US military has undergone vast changes to keep up with the changing demands of warfare. Aircraft that were once simple flying machines have evolved into complex and powerful planes capable of delivering deadly payloads that could level cities. The Pacific Aviation Museum at […]
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Learning Pearl Harbor: Naval Terms and Words To Know

January 18, 2018 ·  
Reading through accounts of the Pearl Harbor attack can sometimes feel like you're reading a different language. Naval terms like “aft,” “stern,” and “moored” pop up often, but since they aren’t used in everyday conversation, it’s understandable to not know exactly what they mean. Words like these—and many others—help enrich the picture of the Pearl […]
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The Conning Tower of the USS Parche

January 17, 2018 ·  
During your explorations of Pearl Harbor, you find tributes to some of the iconic ships of the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack and World War II. There’s an anchor from the USS Arizona located just beyond the ticketing booth. Closer to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center museums “Road to War" and “Attack,” is one of the […]
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Our Favorite Restaurants Near Pearl Harbor

January 15, 2018 ·  
You may be concerned that, because you’re visiting a place so full of historical importance, you won't have many options for eating at Pearl Harbor. While visiting Pearl Harbor may not be an all-day affair for some, most visitors choose to spend a lot of time here, whether by purchasing the Passport to Pearl Harbor […]
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A Visit to Pearl Harbor Even the Kids Will Enjoy

January 14, 2018 ·  
Visiting Pearl Harbor includes dealing with some heavy themes that some parents may worry are too much for their kids. From the losses suffered that day to the war that followed, it can difficult for younger minds to fully comprehend, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get the most out of a visit to Pearl […]
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