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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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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 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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Why Is the Battleship Missouri at Pearl Harbor?

March 06, 2020 · Chris 
On September 2, 1945, representatives of the United States and the Allied nations met with Japanese officials for the signing of the Instrument of Surrender. It was the event that officially ended World War II. The ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63), a battleship that would go on to have a long and […]
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Pearl Harbor Sites in Chronological Order

February 07, 2020 · Chris 
Pearl Harbor tours are planned out with predetermined itineraries based on each site's location rather than a historical timeline. If you consider the Pearl Harbor sites in chronological order, each one has its place in the timeline of the Pearl Harbor attack and the history of World War II and beyond. The Pearl Harbor Visitor […]
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A Complete Guide to Pearl Harbor Tours

February 05, 2020 · Chris 
To get the most of your time at Pearl Harbor, an organized tour is highly recommended. It’s the most efficient way to explore the history of December 7, 1941. To help you prepare for your visit, we’ve compiled this definitive guide to Pearl Harbor tours that covers what there is to see, which tours include […]
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Why a Pearl Harbor Tour Provides the Most Information

January 16, 2020 · Chris 
There are many reasons to visit Pearl Harbor. At the top on the list is to pay respects to the more than 2,400 brave Americans who died in the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack. Also high on the list is to become better educated about the events of that tragic morning. There are also many […]
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Battleship Missouri Marked a Major Milestone

January 10, 2020 · Chris 
On December 28, 2019, the Battleship Missouri marked a major milestone as she welcomed her nine-millionth visitor, a number that shows just how popular Pearl Harbor Historic Sites are. The history of USS Missouri (BB-63) begins not with the attack on Pearl Harbor, but later in the course of the War in the Pacific, when […]
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Pearl Harbor Souvenirs

December 20, 2019 · Chris 
Everybody loves to bring home keepsakes when they travel. When it comes to Pearl Harbor, souvenirs allow you to remember the experience of visiting this important historic site. The question is, will you have time for shopping during a Pearl Harbor tour? There are several gift shops—as well as a well-stocked book store—offering a wide […]
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