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Pearl Harbor Survivor George Hursey Dies at 98

November 22, 2019 · Chris 
As we move ever further away in time from the events of December 7, 1941, we continue to bid farewell to the brave men and women who lived through the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. Their first-hand accounts of the Japanese attack have been invaluable, but the passage of time makes the loss of these […]
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The Battleship That Never Was

November 19, 2019 ·  
As tensions rose across the Pacific in the run-up to the outbreak of war, the Imperial Japanese Navy tried to intimidate the United States with the massive Yamato-class battleship. Little was known about the new class of battleship, though it was rumored to have battery configurations that violated the Second London Naval Treaty, which Japan […]
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Lauren Bruner Last to Join Shipmates on USS Arizona

November 15, 2019 ·  
In the years following the sinking of USS Arizona (BB-39) and the building of the USS Arizona Memorial, 43 former crewmen who survived the events of December 7, 1941 have chosen the sunken vessel as their final resting place. As the nation commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack in December 2019, Lauren […]
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Technology of R/V Petrel Aids in Major Discoveries

November 06, 2019 · Chris 
If you’ve been following the many discoveries of the R/V Petrel expeditions, you likely have given some thought to the type of equipment used by the pioneering researchers. Founded—and funded—by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Petrel has been able to invest in high-tech equipment that allows the team to see the ocean floor in ways […]
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Best—and Worst—Days to Visit Pearl Harbor

November 02, 2019 ·  
If you're among the thousands of people planning a trip to Hawaii over the holiday season, you're also probably starting to think about tours and activities while you're here, including a visit to Pearl Harbor. Looking at the days you have available and matching them with the activities you want to book, it's helpful to […]
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World War II Aircraft: B-29 Superfortress

November 01, 2019 · Chris 
B-29 Superfortress: Born of Necessity The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 forced the United States into  military conflict with a powerful and bold opponent. The forces of Imperial Japan attacked the naval base on the island of Oahu in an attempt to cripple the Pacific Fleet. To answer this challenge, the Americans […]
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Another Honor for Pearl Harbor Hero Kenneth Taylor

October 30, 2019 ·  
On October 26, 2019, a man who became a hero on December 7, 1941 was again recognized for his bravery and selflessness in the face of the ferocious Japanese assault. Second Lieutenant Kenneth Taylor succeeded in doing what the attackers had hoped would be an impossible feat: taking to the skies to fight back. For […]
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Participant in Iwo Jima Photo Identified

October 26, 2019 ·  
American history is constantly being revised as new information and technologies emerge. As time goes on, and those who were present for some of the most historic moments pass away, we’re left with questions where factual information should be. One of these moments is the taking of the iconic image of six men raising the American […]
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Should I Visit Pearl Harbor on December 7?

October 24, 2019 ·  
Each year on December 7, the nation remembers the brave servicemen who lost their lives during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and other military targets on Oahu. The more than 2,400 Americans killed on that long-ago Sunday morning are commemorated through ceremonies held across the country and at the site of the devastating attack […]
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Last-Minute Pearl Harbor Tours

October 22, 2019 ·  
Planning a vacation can be difficult. There are so many moving parts to make fit together. Flights, ground transportation, accommodations. That’s why, try as you might to get everything done ahead of time, you may realize you overlooked a few details - like booking your Pearl Harbor tour. Maybe it wasn’t exactly an oversight, and […]
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