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Two Hours Defenseless, Four Years at War

June 20, 2017 ·

When most servicemen stationed at Pearl Harbor and around Oahu woke up on the morning of December 7th, 1941, they did so expecting a quiet Sunday. Those who were just ending their shifts were eager to start a little rest and relaxation with their loved ones, or just some free time off their vessels. The sun was […]

Louis Zamperini: From Olympian to War Hero

June 19, 2017 ·

During World War II, the United States military comprised the most dedicated and bravest men and women it needed to emerge victorious. Things looked grim, especially at the start of the American involvement in the war, spurred by the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. But these brave servicemen stepped up and gave […]

The Leader of the Japanese Striking Force

June 18, 2017 ·

The planning of Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor was headed by Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku. Though he was the idea man who determined when and how the attack would take place, Yamamoto had no part in the actual attack, instead selecting another notable naval aviator to lead the Japanese Striking Force in its charge on Pearl Harbor. Within nine […]

The Pearl Harbor Historic Sites

June 17, 2017 ·

When you travel to Oahu, you’re very close to three important historic sites, all housed within the confines of Pearl Harbor. While their connection to the December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor is mostly incidental, their designation as Pearl Harbor Historic Sites shows their importance in the history of the United States and World […]

The Invisible Effects of Pearl Harbor

June 16, 2017 ·

The effects of living through an event like the attack on Pearl Harbor are bound to be profound and lasting. Even for those who weren’t on the naval base itself at the time of the attack, being in proximity to it would have been enough to remove any sense of security they may have had. The noises […]

More Facts About the Attack on Pearl Harbor

June 15, 2017 ·

December 7th, 1941. It will forever be one of the most notable dates in American history, the day Japan launched a surprise aerial assault on an US naval base. We’ve gathered some random facts about the attack on Pearl Harbor to paint a broader picture of what the attack really meant in the long run. […]

The Pacific Aviation Museum: Going Beyond Pearl Harbor

June 13, 2017 ·

When you arrive at Pearl Harbor to experience the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and the other Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, you probably already know that you’re in for a historical journey back to December 7th, 1941. But is everything within these historically important sites limited to that day? Of course […]

The Visionary Architect of the USS Arizona Memorial

June 12, 2017 ·

There are many well-known names associated with Pearl Harbor. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who gave the famous "Infamy" speech to the US Congress the day after the attack. Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, the man widely blamed for the lack of preparedness that allowed the Japanese to take the naval base completely by surprise. Others are […]

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 […]

Admiral Yamamoto's Doubts

June 09, 2017 ·

In the quiet of a Sunday morning in December, the skies over Pearl Harbor erupted in a hail of bullets, bombs, and torpedoes. The calm waters below instantly became a war zone as battleships erupted into flames. Smoke filled the air, rising high enough to be visible to pedestrians strolling through Honolulu. The assault on […]

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Two Hours Defenseless, Four Years at War

Louis Zamperini: From Olympian to War Hero

The Leader of the Japanese Striking Force

The Pearl Harbor Historic Sites

The Invisible Effects of Pearl Harbor

More Facts About the Attack on Pearl Harbor

The Pacific Aviation Museum: Going Beyond Pearl Harbor

The Visionary Architect of the USS Arizona Memorial

Commemorating the Battle of Midway

Admiral Yamamoto's Doubts

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