Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Honolulu
The Pearl Harbor National Memorial commemorates the events of December 7, 1941, when the Japanese military attacked the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This pivotal moment in history led to the United States' entry into World War II.
Top 5 Facts
- The memorial includes the USS Arizona Memorial, which is built over the remains of the sunken battleship USS Arizona.
- The attack on Pearl Harbor resulted in the loss of over 2,400 American lives and significant damage to the Pacific Fleet.
- The site also features the Battleship Missouri Memorial, the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, and the Pacific Aviation Museum.
- Visitors can watch a documentary film about the attack and take a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial.
- The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is part of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument.
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