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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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The Heroic Story of Raymond Ortiz Salsedo

December 06, 2016 ·  
On December 7, 1941, 49 civilians were killed when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. They were fire department employees, government staff, and locals who were simply going about their day. We don’t hear much about them. Most of what we read is focused on the military personnel who died. We also don’t hear much about the civilian […]
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Pearl Harbor: Through the Eyes of a Survivor

December 06, 2016 ·  
Completing your Pearl Harbor Tour Learning about the ravages of war through books may not always be the most effective means of comprehending the tragedies and heroics of major conflicts like World War II. While historical  exhibits and verbal accounts from those who survived—like those found at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National […]
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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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Battle of Iwo Jima

November 25, 2016 ·  
Pearl Harbor was the start of the Battle of the Pacific and the beginning of the United States' involvement in World War II. Prior to the attack Pearl Harbor, the US had taken a stance of isolationism. Between the Great Depression and vivid memories of World War I, public opinion was decidedly against entering the […]
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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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Notable Letters From Pearl Harbor

November 24, 2016 ·  
“If I live thru it, I’ll be glad not to have missed it.” These are the words Mrs Jane Colestock, wife of Lieutenant Edward Colestock, wrote just days after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Along with many others, Jane had family and friends overseas while she was in the midst of 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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Atomic Bomb Memorial at Hiroshima

November 18, 2016 ·  
If you are ever in Hiroshima, Japan, you'll find plenty to do, like visit the beautiful Shukkei-en Garden or see a baseball game at the Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium. But there is one thing that's a must-do. Experience the Atomic Dome, the only remaining building near the epicenter from the atomic bombing on August 6th 1945. Awesome […]
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5 Pearl Harbor Heroes You Need To Know About

November 18, 2016 ·  
During the attack on Pearl Harbor, men didn’t have much time to think about their actions. They simply did what they could do, or what they thought they needed to do, at the time. Most didn’t consider that their actions were "heroic," but after the attack, the stories of some of these Pearl Harbor heroes […]
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