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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. [...]
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Nathan DeWalt and retired Master-at-Arms Seaman Steven Hancock prepare for the 100-meter wheelchair race during the first Wounded Warrior Pacific Trials at the Iolani School Kozuki Stadium. Wounded, ill and injured sailors and Coast Guardsman from across the country are going head-to-head in archery, cycling, track and field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, and wheelchair basketball for one of 35 places on the 2013 Warrior Games Navy-Coast Guard team., Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Dasbach, DIVIDS, 2012, PD-USGov-Military-Navy DIVIDS should be hyperlinked to https://www.dvidshub.net/image/784880/wounded-warrior-pacific-trials
Wounded Warrior Games – Pacific
Wounded Warrior Games - Pacific was a monumental event held on June 29, 2016, in the breathtaking city of Honolulu, Hawaii. This inaugural competition, primarily hosted at Joint Base Pearl [...]
Elvis Presley <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley> meeting Richard Nixon <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Richard_Nixon>. On December 21, 1970, at his own request, Presley met then-President Richard Nixon in the Oval Office of The White House <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/White_House>., Ollie Atkins, 1970, NARA, PD-USGov-Office-of -President NARA should be hyperlinked to https://www.archives.gov/
Elvis’ Fundraiser Performance in Honolulu for the Arizona Memorial
Elvis’ Fundraiser Performance in Honolulu for the Arizona Memorial remains a timeless story of music, patriotism, and a heartfelt tribute to the heroes of Pearl Harbor. On December 7, 1941, [...]
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe before their bilateral meeting in Tokyo, Japan, on March 16, 2017, US Department of State, 2017, Flickr, PD-USGov-Dep-State Flickr <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Flickr> should be hyperlinked to Secretary Tillerson and Japanese Prime Minister Abe Pose for a Photo Before Their Meeting in Tokyo (33343115581) <https://www.flickr.com/photos/statephotos/33343115581/>
Japan Since Pearl Harbor: How a Nation Changed Its Views
In the immediate wake of Pearl Harbor, Japan’s leaders believed their bold move was essential to secure further expansion across Asia and the Pacific. With mounting trade embargoes and the [...]
Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941,U.S. Navy, 1941, Naval History & Heritage Command<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Naval_History_and_Heritage_Command>, PD-USGov-Military-Navy Naval History & Heritage Command<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Naval_History_and_Heritage_Command> should be hyperlinked to http://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/us-navy-ships/battleships/arizona-bb-39/80-G-19942.html
Laid to Rest: Burials After the Battle
Laid to Rest: Burials After the Battle highlights a poignant chapter of history that continues to touch lives even after 75 years. Although the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor has [...]
The U.S. Navy battleship USS Oklahoma (BB-37) passing Alcatraz prison, San Francisco Bay, California (USA), during the 1930s., USN, Ca. 1930s,Naval History and Heritage Command, PD-USGov-Military-Navy Naval History and Heritage Command <http://www.history.navy.mil> should be hyperlinked to <https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/us-navy-ships/battleships/oklahoma-bb-37/NH-84546-KN.html>
Those Left Behind: Why So Many Fallen Men Remain On Board Their Ship
Those Left Behind: Why So Many Fallen Men Remain On Board Their Ship is a haunting tale of the tragic events of December 7, 1941, a day that forever changed [...]
Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima stands as one of the most intense and pivotal confrontations of World War II's Pacific campaign. This historic battle was born out of the devastating [...]
Experiencing Pearl Harbor Without Seeing It
When we think of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, our minds often conjure up images of sailors desperately scrambling on decks, trying to abandon ship or take [...]
The U.S. Navy target ship USS Utah (AG-16, ex BB-31) capsizing off Ford Island, during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (USA), 7 December 1941, after being torpedoed by Japanese aircraft. Photographed from USS Tangier (AV-8), which was moored astern of Utah., U.S. Navy, 1941, Naval History and Heritage Command <http://www.history.navy.mil>, PD-USGov-Military-Navy Naval History and Heritage Command <http://www.history.navy.mil> should be hyperlinked to https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/wars-and-events/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor-raid/attacks-off-the-west-side-of-ford-island/80-G-266626.html
Jack Vaessen and USS Utah
The morning of December 7, 1941, on the island of Oahu was one of chaos and confusion. While most sailors and Marines at Pearl Harbor quickly understood what was happening, [...]
USS Oklahoma Survivor Celebrates 101st Birthday
As each year passes, the number of Pearl Harbor survivors continues to dwindle, making the birthday celebrations of these brave individuals even more significant. One such hero, Bernie Weber, marked [...]
What Does it Mean When a Ship is Listing?
When you’re exploring the events of December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor, you don’t need to be a naval expert to understand the basics. The museums, memorials, and tours offer [...]
A Brush with the Enemy
On the morning of December 7, 1941, a surprise attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy struck Pearl Harbor, catching the U.S. Pacific Fleet completely off guard. While most stationed [...]
