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In a Time Crunch? The Top Things to See and Do at Pearl Harbor

January 15, 2017 ·

Top Things to See and Do at Pearl Harbor In the years since the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, Oahu’s Pearl Harbor has become a tourist mecca, bringing in curious visitors from all around the world, including Japan. The many attractions, the rich history, the stories of peril and heroism all create a rounded experience […]

The Newspaper Ad Warning

January 14, 2017 ·

One very important thing when learning about history is ensuring that what you’re reading is accurate. As you dig through countless articles and blogs retelling the events of calamities like the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, you may come across mentions of a newspaper ad that allegedly served as a forewarning of […]

America and a Brief History of Her Wars

January 14, 2017 ·

From the American Revolution to the modern war on terror, the United States has seen its fair share of conflict. Each war has brought its own hardships and roadblocks and tested the might of the American military. The attack on Pearl Harbor marked the beginning of America’s involvement in the Second World War, and while it […]

Laid to Rest: Burials After the Battle

January 13, 2017 ·

The battle is long over, succeeded by 75 years of American history, but there are still soldiers who were killed in the thick of the Japanese attack that were somehow never given the proper burial they deserve. Sailors like Walter Henry Sollie, a crewman on the USS Oklahoma, never made it out of the battle […]

More Facts About Pearl Harbor You May Not Know

January 12, 2017 ·

You’ve read the history books, toured the memorials, and even listened to stories from surviving veterans, but there is still so much more to the attack on Pearl Harbor that you may not know. It’s a much talked about event, one of the worst attacks on American soil by a foreign power, and with that […]

Heroes of the Harbor: Doris Miller

January 12, 2017 ·

The First U.S. Hero of World War II When the first Japanese bomber entered Hawaiian territory on December 7th, 1941, very few people probably stopped and thought about how they could become a hero. As the first explosion shook the military installation, instincts kicked in and brave, albeit shaken soldiers manned their stations to fend […]

Treasures of Pearl Harbor

January 11, 2017 ·

During the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, between the United States and Japan, upwards of 420 aircraft and vessels were destroyed, their remains scattered in the harbor and across the Pacific. Everything aboard these ships and aircraft, heirlooms carried by soldiers and relics of the war, sank to the bottom of the ocean floor […]

Getting to Know the Late “Uncle Herb” Weatherwax

January 10, 2017 ·

Herb Weatherwax was born on June 3rd, 1917. Almost 24 years later, the native Hawaiian was drafted into the Army and found himself stationed at Schofield Barracks in Wahiawa. The young soldier was enjoying a weekend leave in Honolulu on December 7th, 1941. While enjoying his time off-base, he could hear explosions at nearby Pearl […]

Civilians Affected by the Attack: Pearl Harbor's Collateral Damage

January 10, 2017 ·

When we talk about the attack on Pearl Harbor that occurred in December of 1941, we’re quick to jump to stories of the sailors who opposed Japan’s forces and the mighty vessels that were damaged or sank, but we tend to forget that at the start of the attack, regular people were going about their […]

Resurrected Giants: The Battleships That Rose To Fight Again

January 09, 2017 ·

During the course of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States incurred many losses. Over 2,000 servicemen perished, never to continue the fight against the enemy that defiled their homeland. Like those members of the US military who lost their lives during the Japanese surprise attack, several of the Navy’s monumental battleships were also […]

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In a Time Crunch? The Top Things to See and Do at Pearl Harbor

The Newspaper Ad Warning

America and a Brief History of Her Wars

Laid to Rest: Burials After the Battle

More Facts About Pearl Harbor You May Not Know

Heroes of the Harbor: Doris Miller

Treasures of Pearl Harbor

Getting to Know the Late “Uncle Herb” Weatherwax

Civilians Affected by the Attack: Pearl Harbor's Collateral Damage

Resurrected Giants: The Battleships That Rose To Fight Again

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