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- [Edward Killeen, USS Tennessee Survivor](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/edward-killeen-uss-tennessee-survivor/): Edward Killeen was born on June 18, 1922 in Phoenix, Arizona. Growing up in that landlocked place, he didn't have an opportunity to travel by sea or experience life aboard a ship. His only route to joining the United States Marine Corps was through his musical talent. He enlisted as a bugler, and was stationed on the cruiser USS Honolulu (CL-48) in 1941. Soon afterward, he transferred to the battleship USS Tennessee (BB-43). Edward Killeen wasn't thinking of war or death when he joined the Marines. He was looking for a chance to see the world. However, just a few months after his assignment to Hawaii he got his first experience of combat. On December 7, 1941, an aerial striking force of the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. Still only a 19-year-old teenager, Edward Killeen witnessed the brutal attack first hand.
- [Are There Still Bodies in Pearl Harbor? The Story of Those Left Behind](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/left-behind-many-fallen-men-remain-board-ship/): On December 7, 1941, 1,999 sailors, 233 soldiers, 109 marines, and 49 civilians lost their lives when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. One of the bombs the Japanese dropped onto the USS Arizona hit the forward deck, resulting in an explosion that ignited fuel stores and powder magazines, tearing the ship apart and lifting her from the water. Almost immediately, 1,177 sailors and marines were killed. The blast was so forceful, the destruction so complete, that many of the bodies could never be identified or recovered.
- [Churchill’s Reaction to Pearl Harbor: “The Sleep of the Saved”](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/churchills-reaction-pearl-harbor/): The American reaction to Pearl Harbor is not surprising. Fear mixed with shock and anger led to a readiness to enter the Second World War, ending the isolationism that had been US policy up to that point. Across the Atlantic, however, reactions were less predictable. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill responded very differently — not with fear or confusion, but with something closer to relief.
- [The USS Arizona Memorial Documentary](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/uss-arizona-memorial-documentary-film/): 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 of USS Arizona (BB-39) and her tragic fate, and also offers a glimpse into the the events that led up to the attack that was launched against the United States on December 7, 1941.
- [What Is the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater?](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/what-is-the-pearl-harbor-memorial-theater/): 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. 
- [World War II Terms to Know: Kamikaze](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/world-war-ii-terms-to-know-kamikaze/): During the Pacific theater of World War II, Japan employed a grim yet iconic strategy: The kamikaze. These were suicide air attacks carried out by military pilots who crashed their aircraft into enemy ships — a tactic rooted in cultural ideals of honor sacrifice and, eventually, military desperation.
- [Why Is the Bowfin Submarine at Pearl Harbor?](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/why-is-the-bowfin-submarine-at-pearl-harbor/): 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 to the right of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
- [Lesser-Known Facts About USS Arizona](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/lesser-known-facts-about-uss-arizona/): Today, the rusting hulk of the battleship USS Arizona (BB-39) sits at the bottom of Pearl Harbor. The USS Arizona Memorial, honoring the 1,177 men who perished when the ship exploded and sank during the attack of December 7, 1941, stands directly above. Those who visit the memorial may think they’ve heard everything there is to know about the sunken battleship. But even a ship this well known and thoroughly documented may hold some secrets. Here are a few lesser-known facts about USS Arizona.
- [Lesser-Known Facts About USS Missouri](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/lesser-known-facts-about-uss-missouri/): 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 visit and docent-led tour, here are some lesser-known facts about USS Missouri that the history books often leave out.
- [When a Ship Is Decommissioned](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/when-a-ship-is-decommissioned/): The life cycle of a US Navy ship begins when its keel is laid down for construction. After construction is completed, she’s launched into the open water, where she undergoes a shakedown cruise to test her performance at sea. Finally, when she's deemed to be ready, the ship is commissioned into service. This is the point at which the vessel becomes an official part of the United States Armed Forces, serving the Navy in conflicts, escort runs, and training operations. When her service is no longer needed, the vessel is decommissioned. What happens, exactly, at that point?
- ["Rosie the Riveter" Inspiration Has Died](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/rosie-the-riveter-inspiration-has-died/): As we watch the number of Pearl Harbor survivors dwindle, we also bid farewell to other icons of the Second World War. The latest World War II hero to pass away wasn’t a member of the Armed Forces that fought in Europe or the Pacific. On the contrary, she became a beloved symbol of many who were joining the war effort on the home front. On March 4, 2020, Rosalind P. Walter (nee Palmer) died at her New York City home at the age of 95. While the name may not ring a bell initially, it’s likely you've heard of Rosie the Riveter, symbol of the millions of women who went to work in factories across the United States in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the war that followed.
- [Why Is the Battleship Missouri at Pearl Harbor?](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/why-is-the-battleship-missouri-at-pearl-harbor/): 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 successful service. After being decommissioned and retired from active service, the Mighty Mo found her way to Pearl Harbor to become a museum ship.
- [Operation K: A Second Pearl Harbor Attack](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/operation-k-a-second-pearl-harbor-attack/): On December 7, 1941, the United States suffered devastating losses during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The assault launched the War in the Pacific and put the entire nation on edge, waiting for a possible follow-up attack or full-on invasion. Though the US mainland remained virtually untouched, Oahu again became a target on March 4, 1942, when Japan launched a second strike on Pearl Harbor. Known as Operation K, the objective this time was to disrupt the repairs and salvage operations resulting from the original assault four months prior.
- [A Guide to Understanding US Navy Ship Designations](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/understanding-us-navy-ship-designations/): For a civilian, understanding the terminology used by the United States Navy can seem complicated. When it comes to something as simple as the naming of ships, there’s a lot to consider For instance, we know USS Arizona by the name she was given when she was commissioned into service. When you start to research the ill-fated battleship, however, you’ll also find that she is associated with the alphanumeric series BB-39. It can be confusing at first glance, so here's a guide to understanding US Navy ship designations.
- [Enola Gay: The Bomber That Ended World War II](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/enola-gay-the-bomber-that-ended-world-war-ii/): There were many memorable ships and planes that played a larger-than-life role in the American war effort of the 1940s. Storied battleships, mighty aircraft carriers, and fearsome warplanes all contributed to the massive Allied forces in the Pacific Theater. But one plane in particular has a more difficult and ambivalent history. Enola Gay, a B-29 Superfortress, was placed into service in May of 1945, toward the end of the Second World War. She would soon serve an important purpose that was aimed at finally putting an end to the war.
- [Best Pearl Harbor Tours for History Buffs](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/best-pearl-harbor-tours-for-history-buffs/): While it's true that every Pearl Harbor tour is great for anyone interested in history, some offer more than others. Someone who considers themselves a real history buff may not be satisfied with one of the shorter Pearl Harbor tours, which may visit one or two historic sites. They would likely want an itinerary that includes everything there is to see and experience. So, what are the best Pearl Harbor tours for history buffs?.
- [Atomic Bomb Exhibit Comes to Pearl Harbor](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/atomic-bomb-exhibit-comes-to-pearl-harbor/): After a grueling period of conflict and bloody battles, the United States made the difficult decision to drop two atomic bombs on Japan. The devastation caused by the bombings of two Japanese cities put into motion the surrender of the Empire of Japan, though at the cost of hundreds of thousands of civilian lives. In the summer and fall of 2020, the United States will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the War in the Pacific, while recognizing the tragic cost of victory. Starting in July, a unique atomic bomb exhibit will be on display at Pearl Harbor.
- [Donald Stratton, USS Arizona Survivor, Has Died](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/donald-stratton-uss-arizona-survivor-has-died/): On the morning of December 7, 1941, six sailors were rescued from the burning and sinking USS Arizona (BB-39) by Joe George, a crew member of the repair ship USS Vestal (AR-4). On February 15, 2020, one of those men, Donald Stratton, passed away after spending years working to gain recognition for the hero who saved him.
- [The America First Committee and Pearl Harbor](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/the-america-first-committee-and-pearl-harbor/): On September 4, 1940, as tensions between the United States and the Empire of Japan mounted, the America First Committee was formed. Led by Yale Law student R. Douglas Stuart, Jr., future US president Gerald Ford, future Peace Corps. Director Sargent Shriver, and future United States Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, the America First Committee was dedicated to speaking out against active US involvement in World War II.
- [After the Fighting – Operation Magic Carpet](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/after-the-fighting-operation-magic-carpet/): As the summer of 1945 drew to a close, Americans were rejoicing as news of the victory in the Pacific swept across the nation. After nearly four years of brutal fighting, the men and women of the United States military were ready to put an end to the war effort and get back to a normal way of life. For many, however, there was still the issue of returning back home. Throughout the Pacific and east Asia, American soldiers, sailors, and Marines who had fought tirelessly against Japan awaited the long journey home. A massive repatriation effort, known as Operation Magic Carpet, soon got underway.
- [Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Vega](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/ships-of-pearl-harbor-uss-vega/): Commissioned into service in the US Navy on December 21, 1921, the Sirius-class cargo ship USS Vega (AK-17) was originally launched as a Type 1022 civilian freighter named SS Lebanon. From 1921 to 1924, she was part of the Naval Transportation Service from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The cargo ship performed six round-trip voyages out of San Francisco before being reassigned to Seattle, WA for supply runs to Alaska.
- [Pearl Harbor Sites in Chronological Order](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/pearl-harbor-sites-in-chronological-order/): 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.
- [A Complete Guide to Pearl Harbor Tours](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/a-complete-guide-to-pearl-harbor-tours/): 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 what, and answers to questions you might not even know you had.
- [Seven Pearl Harbor Survivors Lost in January, 2020](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/six-pearl-harbor-survivors-lost-in-january-2020/): Every year, as we get further in time from the events of December 7, 1941, we must bid farewell to an ever-increasing number of the heroes who lived through that day. Sadly, seven veterans of the attack on Pearl Harbor have passed on in the first weeks of the new year. These are the Pearl Harbor survivors we lost in January, 2020.
- [New Ships To Bear the Names Arizona and Oklahoma](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/new-ships-to-bear-the-names-arizona-and-oklahoma/): It’s been over 75 years since a US Navy ship named USS Arizona or USS Oklahoma was in service. After being destroyed during the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941, the two battleships that bore those names were never returned to service. USS Arizona (BB-39) still sits on the bottom of Pearl Harbor where she sank, and USS Oklahoma (BB-37) was forever lost to the depths while being towed to the US west coast. Since then, the names Arizona and Oklahoma have been a symbol of the devastation and a remembrance of the 2,403 Americans who died that morning. The unofficial retirement of those names is about to end, however, as the United States Navy is planning on naming two new Virginia-class submarines after them. After nearly 80 years, there will once again be new ships USS Arizona (SSN-803) and USS Oklahoma (SSN-802).
- [New Aircraft Carrier To Be Named for Doris Miller](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/new-aircraft-carrier-to-be-named-for-doris-miller/): Many of the heroes of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor have been honored with medals and citations. Some have even had US Navy ships named in their honor. One notable figure from the attack, however, is receiving an unprecedented honor. According to Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly, the United States Navy is naming a new Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier after African-American sailor and Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller. The honor is even more remarkable considering aircraft carriers in the modern era are typically named for US presidents and other very high-ranking individuals. Miller, by contrast, was an enlisted sailor serving in a segregated military.
- [Preserving the Museum Ships of Pearl Harbor](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/preserving-the-museum-ships-of-pearl-harbor/): The Battleship Missouri and Bowfin submarine are each more than 75 years old. The War in the Pacific put plenty of wear on each vessel, yet when visitors gaze up at these historic beauties, they don’t see aging warships. Bowfin and Missouri may not look like they were just launched yesterday, but these Pearl Harbor museum ships certainly don’t look as if they had endured decades of life at sea. In fact, visitors are impressed that every surface gleams, without a trace of rust to be seen.
- [Why a Pearl Harbor Tour Provides the Most Information](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/why-a-pearl-harbor-tour-provides-the-most-information/): 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 reasons why booking a Pearl Harbor tour is the best option. For starters, an official Pearl Harbor tour provides information you won't get if you opt to visit on your own.
- [USS California Survivor Robert Boulton Remembers December 7, 1941](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/uss-california-survivor-robert-boulton-remembers-december-7-1941/): Saturday, December 6, 1941, found me in the duty section. I had the 1200 to 1600 day watch. Although a second alert because of an unidentified sub had been called a day or so before, we did not change our normal routine. I might also say that I didn't see anything to alert us during the nights that I pulled boom patrol. Any way the watch on the bridge that Saturday was very busy but was able to handle it with the help of some of the men that were off duty. came off watch a little after 1600 in the afternoon, went below. I took a shower and changed into a clean uniform. Our uniform still included white shorts. After chow, which consisted of cold cuts and iced tea, I bought a gee-dunk at the store and took in a movie on the quarter deck. Once that was over, I turned in right away so that I might get a couple of hours sleep before taking the watch again at 0000 midnight.
- [Battleship Missouri Marked a Major Milestone](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/battleship-missouri-marked-a-major-milestone/): 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 she was commissioned into service in June of 1944. Despite not playing a role in the attack on the Oahu naval base, Missouri has found a home at Pearl Harbor as a museum ship open to the public.
- [Legacy of a Pearl Harbor Survivor Published](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/legacy-of-a-pearl-harbor-survivor-published/): One of the best routes to understanding the attack on Pearl Harbor is through the words of those who lived through it. On the 78th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, survivor Will Lehner published his personal account of the tragic events that unfolded on December 7, 1941, in a memoir titled Legacy of a Pearl Harbor Survivor.
- [In Memoriam: Pearl Harbor Survivors Lost in 2019](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/in-memoriam-pearl-harbor-survivors-lost-in-2019/): As the years move us ever further from the events of December 7, 1941, we find ourselves bidding farewell to more and more of the men who lived through the horrors of that day. The following is a list of the Pearl Harbor survivors lost in 2019.
- [Discoveries of R/V Petrel in 2019](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/discoveries-of-r-v-petrel-in-2019/): 2019 was a very active year for the Research Vessel Petrel. An ambitious project launched by Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, Petrel has continued to search the deep waters of the Pacific even after Allen’s death in October of 2018. Since 2015, R/V Petrel has made many amazing discoveries, including some of the major American and Japanese battleships and aircraft carriers sunk during World War II. While some of the newly-located ships have been forgotten with time, others were well-known vessels that played significant roles in major conflicts. Here's a list of discoveries of R/V Petrel in 2019.
- [Pearl Harbor Souvenirs](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/pearl-harbor-souvenirs/): 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 selection of Pearl Harbor souvenirs and gifts.
- [Fitting a Pearl Harbor Tour in to Your Schedule](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/fitting-a-pearl-harbor-tour-in-to-your-schedule/): It’s not easy finding time for everything you want to do during your Oahu vacation. With so much to do on the island in the limited time available—from adventures through dense forestry to the beauty of miles of golden beaches—you may have to pass on one or two experiences. A visit to Pearl Harbor, however, shouldn’t be one of them. With everything you already have on your must-do list, what are some suggestions for fitting a Pearl Harbor Tour in?
- [Unprepared for Attack: December 7, 1941](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/unprepared-for-attack-december-7-1941/): The element of surprise leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor was the core reason why the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service was able to inflict so much destruction without suffering significant losses of their own. Unaware of what was hurtling toward them, the sailors, Marines, and soldiers stationed at Pearl Harbor and around Oahu couldn’t prepare themselves for such a massive assault. How was the United States military caught so unprepared for attack?
- [USS Arizona Survivor Lou Conter Returns](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/uss-arizona-survivor-lou-conter-returns/): In 2018, the Pearl Harbor anniversary commemoration took place with something missing. It was the first year that no survivors of the USS Arizona (BB-39) attended the Oahu ceremony. All well into their 90s, the survivors weren’t physically able to cross the Pacific to join in the remembrance of the men with whom they served on December 7, 1941. 2019 proved to be different, however, as one of the three remaining survivors was able to make the trip from Sacramento, CA to attend the event. Lou Conter returns to Pearl Harbor to take part in the ceremony in which his friend and former USS Arizona shipmate is to be interred within the wreckage of the sunken battleship.
- [Why Tours Don't Stop at Punchbowl Cemetery](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/why-tours-dont-stop-at-punchbowl-cemetery/): Pearl Harbor tours are a convenient way to explore the history of December 7, 1941. That’s part of what makes them so popular. Most tours of Pearl Harbor also include a driving tour through historic downtown Honolulu, where you can see Iolani Palace and the Hawaii State Capitol, as well as make a stop at the iconic King Kamehameha statue for a photo opportunity. Another important site you see on your return from Pearl Harbor is the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl Crater. A question that comes up frequently regards why tours don't stop at Punchbowl Cemetery.
- [Common Myths About Pearl Harbor Tours](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/common-myths-about-pearl-harbor-tours/): During your research while deciding among the different Pearl Harbor tours, you may come across quite a few opinions about participating in tours in and why you’re better off going solo. Some travelers may not like tours in general, and can be pretty vocal about their feelings online. Others spread second- and third-hand information that simply isn’t true. These myths about Pearl Harbor tours can muddy the waters for you and make you hesitate about booking your tour.
- [How Accurate Is the New Midway Movie?](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/how-accurate-is-the-new-midway-movie/): When you immerse yourself in history, it becomes clear how important it is for the theatrical movies that  claim to depict real events to be as accurate as possible. While Hollywood often takes shortcuts to fit within a two-hour run-time, it shouldn’t omit or change key moments if the film is intended to come across as a historical piece. Movies like Pearl Harbor (2001) took many liberties with the events of December 7, 1941, which raises the question of whether or not Roland Emmerich’s 2019 movie based on the Battle of Midway is equally as lax  in its depictions of a major historic event.
- [Missing Submarine USS Grayback Located](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/missing-submarine-uss-grayback-located/): Over the course of the Pacific War, the Imperial Japanese Navy and the United States Navy engaged in many deadly encounters. Scattered throughout the Pacific Theater are the sunken remains of ships that didn’t survive the engagements. In recent years, several projects have made it their mission to locate these wrecks. One of the most recent discoveries to be announced was USS Grayback (SS-208), a submarine sunk by a Japanese aerial bomb in the East China Sea.
- [Pearl Harbor Survivor George Hursey Dies at 98](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/pearl-harbor-survivor-george-hursey-dies-at-98/): 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 eyewitness storytellers inevitable. On November 5, 2019, George Hursey passed away at the age of 98. At the time of his passing, he was one of Massachusetts' last Pearl Harbor survivors.
- [The Battleship That Never Was](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/the-battleship-that-never-was/): 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 refused to join.
- [Lauren Bruner Last to Join Shipmates on USS Arizona](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/lauren-bruner-last-to-join-shipmates-on-uss-arizona/): 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 Bruner will become the last to join his former shipmates. Bruner passed away at the age of 98 on September 10, 2019
- [Technology of R/V Petrel Aids in Major Discoveries](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/technology-of-r-v-petrel-aids-in-major-discoveries/): 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 that were once impossible. Here's a look at some of the amazing technology of R/V Petrel.
- [Best—and Worst—Days to Visit Pearl Harbor](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/best-and-worst-days-to-visit-pearl-harbor/): 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 know the best days to visit Pearl Harbor–and the worst!.
- [World War II Aircraft: B-29 Superfortress](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/world-war-ii-aircraft-b-29-superfortress/): 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 needed to greatly expand its own military power, including the range and capacity of its bombers.
- [Another Honor for Pearl Harbor Hero Kenneth Taylor](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/another-honor-for-pearl-harbor-hero-kenneth-taylor/): 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 his actions that morning, Taylor was honored as a hero. The Enid, OK native was posthumously inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame for launching his aircraft in the middle of the assault, and defending Oahu from on high.
- [Participant in Iwo Jima Photo Identified](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/participant-in-iwo-jima-photo-identified/): 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 flag on Mt. Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima. Recently, the name of a participant in the Iwo Jima photo identified mistakenly for decades has been corrected.
- [Should I Visit Pearl Harbor on December 7?](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/visit-pearl-harbor-on-december-7/): 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 in Hawaii. Should you find yourself on Oahu in early December, you might be considering visiting Pearl Harbor on the anniversary of the tragic attack.

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## Tours
- [Pearl Harbor Excursion: Short Tour to USS Arizona & Pearl Harbor Visitor Center](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/pearl-harbor-excursion/)
- [Pearl Harbor and Honolulu Tour from Waikiki](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/pearl-harbor-honolulu-tour-from-waikiki/)
- [Battleship Missouri Memorial Tour](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/battleship-missouri-memorial-tour/)
- [The Official Passport to Pearl Harbor](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/passport-to-pearl-harbor/)
- [USS Missouri Memorial and Aviation Museum Tour](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/battleship-missouri-and-aviation-museum-passport/)
- [USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri Tour from Waikiki](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/remember-pearl-harbor-tour-from-waikiki/)
- [The Complete Pearl Harbor Tour from Waikiki](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/the-complete-pearl-harbor-experience-small-group/)
- [Short Tour to USS Arizona & Pearl Harbor Visitor Center from Ko Olina](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/pearl-harbor-excursion-from-ko-olina/)
- [USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri Tour from Ko Olina](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/remember-pearl-harbor-tour-from-ko-olina/)
- [Maui to Pearl Harbor - The Complete Pearl Harbor Experience](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/pearl-harbor-honolulu-tour-from-maui/)
- [Kona to Pearl Harbor - The Complete Pearl Harbor Experience](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/kona-to-pearl-harbor/)
- [Kauai to Pearl Harbor - The Complete Pearl Harbor Experience](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/kauai-to-pearl-harbor/)
- [Premium Pearl Harbor Tour with Lunch and Tower](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/premium-pearl-harbor-tour-lunch-tower/)
- [Polynesian Cultural Center & Pearl Harbor Tour](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/polynesian-cultural-center-pearl-harbor-tour/)
- [Maui to Pearl Harbor - The USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/pearl-harbor-battleship-missouri-from-maui/)
- [Pearl Harbor & Oahu Private Tour](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/private-tour/)
- [Kona to Pearl Harbor - The USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/pearl-harbor-battleship-missouri-from-big-island/)
- [Kauai to Pearl Harbor - The USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri](https://pearlharbor.org/tours/pearl-harbor-battleship-missouri-from-kauai/)

## Memorials
- [USS Arizona Memorial Tips, Tours and Tickets](https://pearlharbor.org/memorials/uss-arizona-memorial/)
- [USS Bowfin Tips, Tours and Tickets](https://pearlharbor.org/memorials/the-uss-bowfin-and-the-pacific-fleet-submarine-museum/)
- [USS Oklahoma Memorial](https://pearlharbor.org/memorials/uss-oklahoma-memorial/)
- [USS Missouri Memorial Tips, Tours and Tickets](https://pearlharbor.org/memorials/battleship-missouri-memorial/)
- [Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Tickets and Tours](https://pearlharbor.org/memorials/pearl-harbor-aviation-museum/)

## Categories
- [After The Attack](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/attack-of-pearl-harbor/after-the-attack/)
- [Aircraft Carriers](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/ships/aircraft-carriers/)
- [Axis Leaders](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/leaders/axis-leaders/)
- [Battleships](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/ships/battleships/)
- [Before The Attack](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/attack-of-pearl-harbor/before-the-attack/)
- [Def Worker](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/heroes-and-survivors/def-worker/)
- [Destroyers](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/ships/destroyers/)
- [Heroes](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/heroes-and-survivors/heroes/)
- [Heroes & Survivors of Pearl Harbor](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/heroes-and-survivors/)
- [Japanese Leaders](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/leaders/japanese-leaders/)
- [Leaders of World War II](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/leaders/)
- [Life & People at Pearl Harbor](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/life-and-people/)
- [Other Ships](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/ships/other-ships/)
- [Pearl Harbor News & Discoveries](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/pearl-harbor-news/)
- [Pearl Harbor Weaponry](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/pearl-harbor-weaponry/)
- [PFC](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/heroes-and-survivors/pfc/)
- [PVT](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/heroes-and-survivors/pvt/)
- [Quotes, Films & Photos of Pearl Harbor](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/pearl-harbor-quotes/)
- [Ships & Submarines of Pearl Harbor](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/ships/)
- [SSGT](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/heroes-and-survivors/ssgt/)
- [Submarines](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/ships/submarines/)
- [Survivors](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/heroes-and-survivors/survivors/)
- [The Attack on Pearl Harbor](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/attack-of-pearl-harbor/)
- [U.S. Leaders](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/leaders/us-leaders/)
- [Uncategorized](https://pearlharbor.org/blog/category/uncategorized/)

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