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Commemorating the Battle of Midway

June 10, 2017 ·

Over 75 years ago, the United States suffered one of the most devastating attacks on its soil. In the wake of the attacks, after being drawn into a war it had vowed to stay out of, Americans were locked in a back-and-forth struggle with the Imperial Japanese Navy, a force that proved to be formidable. On […]

Facts About the USS Oklahoma

June 07, 2017 ·

During the December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the US Navy suffered the loss of several vessels vital to the fleet's strength. Among them was the USS Oklahoma, a battleship that capsized after suffering fatal blows to her hull. When the Oklahoma sank, she took with her over 400 brave sailors many of whose remains were unidentified […]

World War II History Across America

May 31, 2017 ·

The Second World War was a global conflict that affected nations all around the world. Though the United States entered the conflict two years after it started, the Americans had an important role in extinguishing the fires in the Pacific and in the fighting in Europe. Though no large-scale battles took place on American soil, […]

Pearl Harbor and the Fourth of July

May 31, 2017 ·

On July 4, 2017, the United States celebrates its 241st Independence Day. While the Declaration of Independence was signed many years prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, and we’ve enjoyed our freedom for many years, events like the attack on Pearl Harbor were a threat to the very things we aim to celebrate. Through the years since […]

Hawaii After Pearl Harbor

May 23, 2017 ·

Beginning just before 0800 on December 7th, 1941, the world changed. Families lost loved ones, people across the United States were stunned, and tensions in the Pacific exploded. While the world soon felt the effects of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the most directly affected region was undoubtedly Hawaii. Once it was understood that a foreign […]

The Mighty Mo: The American Symbol of Victory

May 17, 2017 · Chris

When you visit the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, you’ll be able to walk within and aboard the Battleship Missouri (BB-63), affectionately known as the “Mighty Mo.” Those who know their history may raise an eyebrow at the presence of the Mighty Mo at Pearl Harbor. Launched in 1944, the Missouri obviously wasn't present […]

Beyond the History: The Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge

May 17, 2017 · Chris

As you make your way through the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, it’s easy to forget that surrounding this slice of American history is an ecological wonder that’s home to some of the world’s most striking flora and fauna. With each year that passes, we continue to encroach upon territory that […]

What is the Passport to Pearl Harbor?

May 12, 2017 ·

When you do some online research about Pearl Harbor and the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, you may come across mention of a “Passport to Pearl Harbor.” Don’t worry, you don’t actually need a passport to get into Pearl Harbor, but just as a passport grants you access to other countries, […]

The Monuments of Pearl Harbor

May 11, 2017 · Chris

It’s sometimes difficult to get the full story about a historic event from one place. Artifacts are spread all over, and are often divided among different monuments of the event. One event in American history that those general rules don’t apply to is the December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Though you’ll find different memorials […]

The PBY Catalina: The American Flying Boat

May 09, 2017 ·

While a multitude of aircraft took part in the action, there was one class of plane that may very well be the most-recognized of all World War II flying machines. The PBY Catalina, otherwise known as the Flying Boat, served a multitude of uses during World War II, having taken part in anti-submarine warfare, convoy […]

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Commemorating the Battle of Midway

Facts About the USS Oklahoma

World War II History Across America

Pearl Harbor and the Fourth of July

Hawaii After Pearl Harbor

The Mighty Mo: The American Symbol of Victory

Beyond the History: The Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge

What is the Passport to Pearl Harbor?

The Monuments of Pearl Harbor

The PBY Catalina: The American Flying Boat

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