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1. www.britannica.com › event › Pearl-Harbor-attackPearl Harbor attack | Date, History, Map, Casualties ...

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   May 17, 2024 · Pearl Harbor attack, (December 7, 1941), surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu Island, Hawaii, by the Japanese that precipitated the entry of the United States into World War II. The strike climaxed a decade of worsening relations between the United States and Japan.

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › Pearl-HarborPearl Harbor | Facts & History | Britannica

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   May 3, 2024 · Pearl Harbor centres on a cloverleaf-shaped, artificially improved harbour on the southern coast of Oahu, 6 miles (10 km) west of Honolulu. The harbour is virtually surrounded (west to east) by the cities of Ewa, Waipahu, Pearl City, Aiea, and Honolulu.

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4. www.historytools.org › stories › why-did-japanWhy Did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor? A Historian‘s Perspective

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   5 days ago · The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Navy on December 7, 1941, stands as one of the most significant and transformative events of the 20th century. In just two hours, the assault claimed the lives of over 2,400 Americans, sank or damaged 18 ships, and destroyed nearly 200 aircraft.

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6. www.historytools.org › stories › the-global-impactThe Global Impact of the Attack on Pearl Harbor: A Historian ...

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   5 days ago · The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a turning point in World War II and a defining moment in global politics. In just a few hours, the Japanese military dealt a devastating blow to the United States Pacific Fleet, killing over 2,400 Americans and destroying or damaging 18 ships and over 300 aircraft.

7. www.nbcnews.com › nightly-news › videoFamily gives final salute to Pearl Harbor hero thanks to DNA ...

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   4 days ago · Ahead of Memorial Day, Starring Winfield's family finally laid him to rest at Arlington National Cemetery decades after he volunteered for duty during World War II, and died during the Pearl ...

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8. www.britannica.com › biography › Doris-MillerDoris Miller | Biography, Facts, & Role at Pearl Harbor ...

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   May 7, 2024 · Doris Miller, U.S. naval serviceman noted for his bravery during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (1941). He carried wounded crewmen to safety and manned a .50-caliber antiaircraft gun until being ordered to abandon ship. He was the first African American recipient of the Navy Cross for valor.

9. www.theday.com › nation › 20231208Centenarian survivors of Pearl Harbor attack return to honor ...

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   May 22, 2024 · PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — Ira “Ike” Schab had just showered, put on a clean sailor's uniform and closed his locker aboard the USS Dobbin when he heard a call for a fire rescue party. He went...