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Pearl Harbor is one of the most important moments in United States history. We strive to keep you informed of Pearl Harbor news, historical facts and details, and stories from survivors, the memorials, and more.
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Are There Still Bodies in Pearl Harbor? The Story of Those Left Behind

May 17, 2025 ·  
On December 7, 1941, 1,999 sailors, 233 soldiers, 109 marines, and 49 civilians lost their lives when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. One of the bombs the Japanese dropped onto the USS Arizona hit the forward deck, resulting in an explosion that ignited fuel stores and powder magazines, tearing the ship apart and lifting her from […]
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Churchill’s Reaction to Pearl Harbor: “The Sleep of the Saved”

May 09, 2025 ·  
The American reaction to Pearl Harbor is not surprising. Fear mixed with shock and anger led to a readiness to enter the Second World War, ending the isolationism that had been US policy up to that point. Across the Atlantic, however, reactions were less predictable. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill responded very differently — not […]
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The USS Arizona Memorial Documentary

April 30, 2025 ·  
Before embarking on the US Navy shuttle boat across the waters of Pearl Harbor to the USS Arizona Memorial, visitors to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial are ushered into a small theater across from the main exhibit galleries. In the Pearl Harbor Memorial, Theater a brief, intense, film is screened. This documentary tells the story […]
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What Is the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater?

April 30, 2025 ·  
Among the first stops for most Pearl Harbor visitors is the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater. A key part of the educational experience that frames the events of December 7, 1941, the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater screens a 23-minute documentary of the attack produced especially for the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center.  Located near the […]
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World War II Terms to Know: Kamikaze

April 27, 2025 ·  
During the Pacific theater of World War II, Japan employed a grim yet iconic strategy: The kamikaze. These were suicide air attacks carried out by military pilots who crashed their aircraft into enemy ships — a tactic rooted in cultural ideals of honor sacrifice and, eventually, military desperation. Most of the War in the Pacific […]
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Why Is the Bowfin Submarine at Pearl Harbor?

May 16, 2021 · Chris 
When you take a closer look at the different exhibits and memorials at Pearl Harbor, you find that some of them have no physical connection to the December 7, 1941 attack. For instance, USS Missouri (BB-63) hadn’t even been built at the time of the attack. Another example is USS Bowfin (SS-287), the submarine that’s located […]
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Lesser-Known Facts About USS Arizona

May 14, 2021 · Chris 
Today, the rusting hulk of the battleship USS Arizona (BB-39) sits at the bottom of Pearl Harbor. The USS Arizona Memorial, honoring the 1,177 men who perished when the ship exploded and sank during the attack of December 7, 1941, stands directly above. Those who visit the memorial may think they’ve heard everything there is […]
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Lesser-Known Facts About USS Missouri

May 14, 2021 · Chris 
A tour of the Battleship Missouri at Pearl Harbor brings with it an abundance of information. While schools teach the main events of World War II, it’s unlikely that the curriculum calls for an in-depth look at the USS Missouri (BB-63), one of the most iconic ships of the conflict. While nothing beats an in-person […]
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When a Ship Is Decommissioned

May 14, 2021 · Chris 
The 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 a shakedown cruise to test her performance at sea. Finally, when she's deemed to be ready, the ship is commissioned into service. This is the […]
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"Rosie the Riveter" Inspiration Has Died

May 11, 2021 · Chris 
As we watch the number of Pearl Harbor survivors dwindle, we also bid farewell to other icons of the Second World War. The latest World War II hero to pass away wasn’t a member of the Armed Forces that fought in Europe or the Pacific. On the contrary, she became a beloved symbol of many […]
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