Immerse Yourself In The History Of Pearl Harbor In Hawaii Without Ever Leaving Home
By Megan Shute|Published April 22, 2020
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
Today, approximately 79 years after the disastrous and tragic attack on Pearl Harbor, the base is one of two main outposts for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, as well as a living piece of history, with several museums and memorials open to the public. And while we think everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime, if you can’t make it to any of these museums and monuments in-person, you can still immerse yourself in the history of this famous Hawaiian harbor virtually.
December 7, 1941: A day that lives in infamy as one of the most tragic attacks on United States soil, and the event that launched our great country into World War II, in both European and Pacific theaters.
The Japanese Imperial Navy attacks against U.S. Naval Base Pearl Harbor, which began at approximately 7:48 a.m. Hawaiian Standard Time, killed approximately 2,400 Americans and wounded another 1,170.
Whether you’re fascinated by American military history or just want to give your children a history lesson, this digital archive set up by the Pacific Aviation Museum is free for anyone with a computer and internet access.
Home to historical and educational experiences that relate to both World War II and aviation from that era, virtual visitors can view rarely seen combat photographs that allow a glimpse into what day-to-day life was like for service members in the Pacific Theater or watch a video about the story of Joe George, a hero who saved six sailors from the USS Arizona by throwing a line from the USS Vestal.
Sign up for this weekly resource today, and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum will share stories about World War II and aviation — from historic movies, books, and speeches to photographs and artifacts. History buffs will love this unique resource.
Until we can visit Pearl Harbor’s many historic sites in person, we’re grateful for this historic resource sure to fascinate history buffs and school children alike. For more information, click here.
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