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Memorializing the War: The Best World War II Memorials

December 11, 2016 ·  
Conflicts throughout the years and the American heroes who fought in them need to be memorialized and remembered, if not for their sake then to remind us of the perils we once faced. Across the United States, there are several World War II memorials you can visit to transport yourself back to the 1940s, when the Allied […]
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Pearl Harbor Etiquette

December 09, 2016 ·  
You’re in Hawaii having the holiday of a lifetime. You’ve been shopping, you’ve had a great time roaming the beaches, sunbathing and enjoying some icy cold cocktails. Now you’re planning your day out to Pearl Harbor. Your mind and body are in vacation mode but it’s very important that you remember Pearl Harbor is not […]
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Things To Do At Night Near Pearl Harbor

December 02, 2016 ·  
Visiting Pearl Harbor to pay your respects to those who lost their lives during the attack 75 years ago is certainly a day out that you’ll never forget. Whether you spend a few hours there, or a full day, you’re guaranteed to walk away with a new insight into the devastation that happened here during […]
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Beyond The Bomb: Why Did Japan Surrender?

November 25, 2016 ·  
Ask anyone why Japan surrendered at the end of World War II, and a good proportion of the answers you receive will point towards the dropping of two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These were definitely catalysts for the final downfall of the Japanese Empire and likely diminished the desire to continue fighting, but […]
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The Punchbowl Crater: Beyond the Cemetery

November 24, 2016 ·  
As one of the most notable landmarks of the island of Oahu, a visit to Punchbowl National Cemetery is an incredible journey through time. Most notably, you’re brought back through the conflicts of the United States, starting with World War II, as you pay tribute to the many American heroes laid to rest in the […]
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The History of Ford Island

November 22, 2016 ·  
Moku’ume’ume is one of Hawaii’s most-visited small islands. Haven’t heard of it? You might know it better as Ford Island in Pearl Harbor. Moku’ume’ume has a fascinating history that stems far further back than the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The name Moku’ume’ume was given to the island by ancient Hawaiians, with the name […]
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USS Arizona Specs, Tours, Crew

November 11, 2016 ·  
Today, the remains of the USS Arizona rest on the sea floor in Pearl Harbor. Above stands a memorial to the 1,177 men who died when the Japanese attacked on December 7th, 1941. Visitors and locals alike walk along the memorial that straddles the old battleship’s hull, allowing them to take in the weight of history […]
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Three Top Things To See Near Pearl Harbor

November 09, 2016 ·  
While there is an abundance of tours to Pearl Harbor, and many things to see and do there, spending hours visiting the site is not for everyone. While some in your group might want to spend the entire day walking around the memorials, a couple of hours might be enough for you and you might be wondering […]
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Transportation to and from Pearl Harbor

November 04, 2016 · Chris 
Transportation to Pearl Harbor and other hot spots TheBus The most affordable option to go anywhere on Oahu is always TheBus, the City and County of Honolulu's transit service. Public transportation here is better than in most mainland states. You can take the bus to interesting places around Oahu. Connections to the airport, Waikiki, and Pearl […]
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USS Missouri Specs, Tours, and Crew

November 03, 2016 ·  
The USS Missouri nicknamed “Mighty Mo” had a long and illustrious career of duty. She was a United States Navy Iowa-class battleship, ordered in June of 1940, a year and half before Pearl Harbor. Built in Brooklyn, NY, she was christened by Mary Margaret Truman. That would be President Truman’s daughter but at that time, […]
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