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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 [...]
161207-N-AV234-085 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2016) Pearl Harbor survivor, Donald Stratton, is saluted as he attends the dual interment of fellow USS Arizona shipmates John D. Anderson, boatswain’s mate 2nd class, and Clarendon R. Hetrick, seaman 1st class, at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as part of the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. The 75th commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu, co-hosted by the U.S. military, the National Park Service and the State of Hawaii, provided veterans family members, service members and the community a chance to honor the sacrifices made by those who were present Dec. 7, 1941, as well as throughout the Pacific theater. Since the attacks, the U.S. and Japan have endured more than 70 years of continued peace, a cornerstone of security and prosperity in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its responsibility of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and relationships, as well as delivering security, influence and responsiveness in the region,U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Somers Steelman, <https://www.dvidshub.net/image/3042249/dual-interment-during-75th-pearl-harbor-commemoration> PD-USGov-Military-Navy
Donald Stratton, USS Arizona Survivor, Has Died
Donald Stratton, USS Arizona survivor, has died, marking the end of an era for one of the last living witnesses of the Pearl Harbor attack. On the morning of [...]
The Kohler Brothers in World War II
The Kohler Brothers in World War II is a story of sacrifice, brotherhood, and the unwavering spirit of two young men determined to serve their country. When the United [...]
The Underwater Demolition Teams of the Pacific
The Underwater Demolition Teams of the Pacific played a crucial role in shaping modern amphibious warfare, paving the way for the elite US Navy SEALs. Born out of necessity during [...]
William S. Pye and the Fall of Wake Island
William S. Pye and the Fall of Wake Island is a story of leadership, wartime decision-making, and a controversy that remains debated to this day. In the aftermath of the [...]
U.S. Army soldiers on Bougainville (one of the Solomon Islands) in <World War II>. Japanese forces tried infiltrating the U.S. lines at night; at dawn, the U.S. soldiers would clear them out. In this picture, infantrymen are advancing in the cover of an <M4 Sherman> tank, U.S. Army, <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/National_Archives_and_Records_Administration> PD-USGov-Military-Navy
The Solomon Islands Campaign
The Solomon Islands Campaign was a pivotal chapter in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Today, the Solomon Islands are known for their pristine beaches and rich marine biodiversity, [...]
Closing In: The Battle of Saipan
Closing In: The Battle of Saipan marked a crucial turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Following the decisive American victory at the Battle of Midway, the [...]
Rosie the Riveter” Inspiration Has Died
"Rosie the Riveter" Inspiration Has Died. As the number of Pearl Harbor survivors continues to dwindle, we also find ourselves saying goodbye to other iconic figures from World War II. [...]
The outlaw <Robert Ford>, who lived from 1860 to 1892, in an undated photograph by an unknown author reportedly posing with the weapon he used to assassinate <Jesse James>. It is assumed the image is in the Public Domain in the United States as Ford died in 1892, meaning the image was made prior to 1923, <http://www.legendsofamerica.com/PicturePages/PP-Outlaws-10-BobFord.html>
An Unexpected Aviation Milestone
An Unexpected Aviation Milestone occurred on February 28, 2019, marking a dramatic turning point in the history of commercial aviation. When Japan launched its attack on Pearl Harbor, it triggered [...]
USS Juneau: Another Historic Find for RV Petrel
USS Juneau: Another Historic Find for RV Petrel – On March 17, 2018, the research team aboard Paul Allen's renowned vessel, Petrel, made yet another groundbreaking discovery. The wreckage of [...]
George Murray Turns 100
George Murray Turns 100 on March 31, 2019. A survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, he marked this incredible milestone surrounded by his wife of 72 years, four daughters, 10 [...]
Wreckage of the USS Ward Found
The wreckage of the USS Ward has been discovered, solving a 73-year-old mystery that ties back to one of history’s most significant events. Hours before the infamous attack on Pearl [...]
