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USS Oklahoma Sailor James Solomon Identified
It’s been over 76 years since Navy Seaman 1st Class James Solomon lost his life during the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. A native of North Texas, Solomon was serving [...]
Football and Pearl Harbor
Football and Pearl Harbor may seem like two unrelated topics, but on December 7, 1941, as the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii, a [...]
Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Tangier
Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Tangier holds a unique place in naval history, playing a crucial role during the infamous attack on December 7, 1941. Originally built as a cargo [...]
Dredging Up—and Blowing Up—Pearl Harbor’s Past
Dredging up—and blowing up—Pearl Harbor's past continues to reveal remarkable remnants of history buried beneath its waters. More than 80 years after the devastating December 7, 1941, attack that launched [...]
(Japanese Type A midget submarine) Aground on an eastern Oahu beach, following attempts to enter Pearl Harbor during the 7 December 1941 Japanese attack. The photograph was taken on or shortly after 8 December 1941. Copied in 1980 from Commander Submarine Squadron Four report, Serial 0570, of 26 December 1941. (cropped). Currently on display at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. NH 91331 <https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/our-collections/photography/wars-and-events/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor-raid/japanese-forces-in-the-pearl-harbor-attack/japanese-midget-submarines-used-in-the-attack-on-pearl-harbor/NH-91331.html> PD-USGov-Military-Navy
The Fate of the Captured Midget Submarine HA. 19
The Fate of the Captured Midget Submarine HA. 19 is a story of misfortune, survival, and an unexpected role in World War II history. In the early hours of [...]
Aerial Photography During Wartime
If you have ever explored wartime photography, you’ve likely come across breathtaking images captured from above. In today’s world, snapping aerial photos is effortless—lightweight drones and high-resolution cameras make it [...]
Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Rigel
Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Rigel was originally built as a civilian cargo ship but found new life in the U.S. Navy. Commissioned on February 24, 1922, as an [...]
Pearl Harbor Survivor Alvin Mays Dies at 96
Alvin Mays, a Pearl Harbor survivor, passed away at the age of 96 on October 10, 2018, leaving behind a legacy that spanned decades of service and personal storytelling. For [...]
Naval photograph documenting the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii which initiated US participation in World War II. Navy's caption: The twisted remains of the destroyer USS SHAW burning in floating drydock at Pearl Harbor after the "sneak Japanese attack" on Dec. 7, 1941. Department of the Navy. Fourteenth Naval District. (1916 - 09/18/1947), Photographer, <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._National_Archives_and_Records_Administration> PD-USGov-Military-Navy
Only 15 in 1941, Gerald Langgood Passes Away
On October 29, 2018, just a day after celebrating his 92nd birthday, Gerald Langgood passed away, leaving behind a legacy of courage, service, and resilience. Langgood’s story is particularly remarkable [...]
A Japanese bomb exploding on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6), just aft of the island, during the Battle of the Eastern Solomons on 24 August 1942.,PhoM 2/c Marion Riley, 1942, Naval History & Heritage Command <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Naval_History_and_Heritage_Command>, PD-USGov-Military-Navy
WWII Bombs Hit Japan With Japanese Medals of Peace Strapped on
WWII Bombs Hit Japan With Japanese Medals of Peace Strapped on—a striking twist of irony that history seldom delivers. Before the outbreak of World War II, Japan had presented the [...]
mushroom clouds over Hiroshima (left) and Nagasaki (right.) ,George R. Caron <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:George_R._Caron>, Charles Levy <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55437350>, derivative work: Binksternet <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Binksternet>, 1945, NARA, PD-USGov-Energy NARA should be hyperlinked to https://www.archives.gov/
Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki mark two of the most pivotal and devastating events in human history. These bombings not only reshaped the course of World War II [...]
View of the Washington Monument and World War II Memorial (Pearl Harbor Dedication)
View of the Washington Monument and World War II Memorial (Pearl Harbor Dedication) is a captivating experience that reflects the valor, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of World War II heroes. [...]
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