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Machinist's Mate First Class Robert R. Scott, United States Navy, was awarded the Medal of Honor, posthumously, for heroism while serving on board USS California (BB-44) during the 7 December 1941 Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor. Halftone reproduction, copied from the official publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1948, The Navy", page 258., Author not Named, Naval Historical Center Online Library <http://Photo%20#:%20NH%2092308>, PD-USGov-Military Navy
Heroes of the Harbor: Robert R. Scott
On an otherwise calm Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, seemed like an ordinary day for the sailors stationed at Pearl Harbor. Among them was Machinist’s Mate First Class Robert R. [...]
More Facts About Pearl Harbor You May Not Know
More facts about Pearl Harbor you may not know add surprising details to this tragic event that deepen our understanding of its impact. The attack on Pearl Harbor is a [...]
Hidden Pearl Harbor
Unseen Relics of the War As you navigate through the Pearl Harbor memorials, immersing yourself in the wealth of history presented by various exhibits and museums, it's essential to ponder [...]
The Importance of Remembering
The Importance of Remembering Pearl Harbor emphasizes the need to ensure that we do not allow the memory of the devastating attack on December 7, 1941, to slip away [...]
United States <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States> President Franklin D. Roosevelt <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_D._Roosevelt> signing the declaration of war against Japan <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan>, in the wake of the attack on Pearl Harb <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/attack_on_Pearl_Harbor>or, Abbie Rowe (1905 - 1967),1941, National Archives and Records Administration <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Archives_and_Records_Administration>, PD-USGov-NPS
Declarations of War After Pearl Harbor
Declarations of War After Pearl Harbor: Prior to the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the landscape of World War II was dominated by the aggressions of [...]
A "Japanese" fighter flies overhead during "Tora! Tora! Tora!", a recreation of the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 at the U.S. Navy Lakehurst 2001 Airshow on 2 June 2001. The show replicated scene sequences from the Touchstone Pictures film, "Pearl Harbor". It was accomplished through hundreds of dedicated volunteers - mostly belonging to the Comemmorative Air Force (CAF) working as ground crew, maintenance, pilots and pyrotechnic experts.,Gary Ell, USAF, 2001,National Archives and Records Administration <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/National_Archives_and_Records_Administration> PD-USGov-Military Air Force
Meeting in the Air: American Pilots at Pearl Harbor
On the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was shaken by a surprise Japanese attack that marked a pivotal moment in World War II right after that American pilots [...]
Are We Forgetting About Pearl Harbor?
When the new generation is coming they are not focusing on the history of the USA. So are we forgetting about Pearl Harbor? As time marches forward, the memory of [...]
Your Visit to the Battleship Missouri
If you’re thinking about how your visit to the Battleship Missouri will be. You can be relaxed. When you step aboard the Battleship Missouri, fondly known as the Mighty Mo, [...]
America After the Attack on Pearl Harbor
America after the attack on Pearl Harbor made took some steps. On December 7, 1941, marked a pivotal moment in American history. It was a day that shattered the nation's [...]
How Japan Kept Pearl Harbor a Surprise
Japan kept the attack on Pearl Harbor secret until December 7, 1941. But how they executed these devastating military maneuvers in history without letting people know. The ability of the [...]
Organizing Your Visit to Pearl Harbor
Organizing a visit to Pearl Harbor is a meaningful way to connect with one of the most significant events in U.S. history. Planning your visit effectively can enhance your experience, [...]
A group photo of key personnel from the Combined Fleet Headquarters taken in August 1945. This photo was in the possession of Rear Admiral Tomozō Kikuchi (front row, second from the right), who was deputy chief of staff at the time. This image was borrowed from Kikuchi's family and photocopied at a photo studio., Unknown photographer for the IJN, 1945, <https://twitter.com/yokoya_hideaki/status/1426806895205961732>, PD-Japan-oldphoto
The Leader of the Japanese Striking Force
Mitsuo Fuchida was the leader of the Japanese Striking Force. He was a key figure in the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor that would forever alter the course of World [...]
