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75 Years of History in One Place

May 03, 2017 · Chris

American history can be observed and experienced all across the United States. From the museums in Washington DC to the Old West landmarks along Route 66, you’re never too far from a historic journey through time. One such spot is the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument at Pearl Harbor, memorializing the surprise attack […]

Pearl Harbor and the End of American Isolationism

May 02, 2017 ·

When you look at the policies of the United States today, it’s pretty easy to tell that it isn’t a nation driven by any sort of isolationism. Sometimes chided for being too involved in the world’s affairs, America wasn’t always as involved as it is today. In fact, looking back to the history of World War II, […]

The Mystery of the Sunken PBY-5 Flying Boat

April 27, 2017 · Chris

At the onset of the attack on Pearl Harbor, American sailors stationed at the naval base were quick to react to the sounds of gunfire and explosions echoing from Battleship Row. While many of the men were without a means of fighting back, save for rifles that would prove futile against Japanese fighters and bombers, the […]

Pearl Harbor on Memorial Day

April 24, 2017 · Chris

The Sun is shining early in the morning, the barbecues are being fired up, and the swimming pools are uncovered – summer must be creeping towards us! Before we get to summer, there’s an important American holiday to celebrate. Memorial Day is looked at by some simply as an excuse for taking a vacation, but […]

Mitsuo Fuchida's Change of Heart

April 15, 2017 ·

On December 7th, 1941, Mitsuo Fuchida was an enemy to the United States, but much changed over the course of his life. By the time he died in 1976, Fuchida's change of heart had taken him from being a Japanese fighter pilot to an evangelical Christian with a United States Green Card. An event like Pearl Harbor is sure […]

The Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor: Helping the Memory Live On

April 15, 2017 ·

December 7th, 1941 wasn’t just another day on the calendar. It may have started off like any normal day, but that December Sunday very quickly transformed into one of the most important dates in American history. By 0800, there was no denying the significance of the day as Japanese fighters flew in from the Pacific […]

Terminal Island: A Lost Tale of World War II

April 13, 2017 ·

The attack on Pearl Harbor changed thousands of lives. The most frequently talked about are the 2,403 American servicemen who died during the attack. What’s often overlooked, since it doesn’t paint the United States in the best light, are the over 100,000 Japanese and Japanese-American citizens who were incarcerated in internment camps shortly after the attack. Distrusting anyone […]

The USS Bowfin: The Pearl Harbor Avenger

April 07, 2017 · Chris

The World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument at Pearl Harbor is a fitting tribute to the servicemen who lost their lives during the Japanese attack. Though many of the exhibits and memorials are directly connected with the attack, there’s one that may seem a little out of place. The USS Bowfin (SS-287) only […]

World War II: The Attacks on American Soil

April 05, 2017 ·

For the United States, World War II started with an attack on American soil. At the time, Hawaii was an American territory and Pearl Harbor was an American naval installation. While it was the first attack on American soil and was the catalyst for the United States joining the war, it wasn’t the only attack […]

Pearl Harbor Exhibits: Galleries of War

April 04, 2017 · Chris

To learn about history, it’s often best to go directly to the source. To know about the people and the events that surround a notable event, hearing their words and seeing the things they touched help bring you back to that day. You can learn all the facts and statistics about Pearl Harbor on the Internet, […]

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75 Years of History in One Place

Pearl Harbor and the End of American Isolationism

The Mystery of the Sunken PBY-5 Flying Boat

Pearl Harbor on Memorial Day

Mitsuo Fuchida's Change of Heart

The Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor: Helping the Memory Live On

Terminal Island: A Lost Tale of World War II

The USS Bowfin: The Pearl Harbor Avenger

World War II: The Attacks on American Soil

Pearl Harbor Exhibits: Galleries of War

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