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1. www.britannica.com › story › the-attack-on-pearl-harborThe Attack on Pearl Harbor | Britannica

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   On December 7, 1941, more than 2,300 U.S. military personnel were killed, more than 1,100 were wounded, and eight battleships were damaged or destroyed when the American naval base at Pearl Harbor was, in the words of U.S. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt, “ suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”.

2. www.historynet.com › pearl-harboPearl Harbor, December 7, 1941 - HistoryNet

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   The Pearl Harbor memorial, otherwise known as the USS Arizona Memorial, is a National Monument located at the site of the sunken battleship USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor. Commemorating the 1,177 crewman who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor, it s a tribute to World War II valor in the Pacific. Learn more about the Pearl Harbor Memorial.

3. encyclopedia.ushmm.org › en › articlePearl Harbor - Facts, Events, & Background | Holocaust ...

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   Mar 29, 2023 · Pearl Harbor was the site of the unprovoked aerial attack on the United States by Japan on December 7, 1941. Before the attack, many Americans were reluctant to become involved in the war in Europe. This all changed when the United States declared war on Japan, bringing the country into World War II. Key Facts. 1.

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   Oct 16, 2023 · Pearl Harbor National Memorial 1 Arizona Memorial Place Honolulu, HI 96818 Phone: 808 422-3399. Contact Us Tools. FAQ; Site Index; Stay Connected. This Site All NPS

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   The USS Arizona Memorial was dedicated on Memorial Day of 1962 to commemorate the attack on Pearl Harbor and the men who died defending it. In 1989, the USS Arizona was designated a national historic landmark. Since 1980, the National Park Service has operated the memorial and the visitor center to ensure the preservation and interpretation of ...

6. www.britannica.com › summary › Pearl-Harbor-attackThe attack on Pearl Harbor | Britannica

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   Pearl Harbor attack, (Dec. 7, 1941) Surprise aerial attack by the Japanese on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu island, Hawaii, that precipitated U.S. entry into World War II. In the decade preceding the attack, U.S.-Japanese relations steadily worsened, especially after Japan entered into an alliance with the Axis powers (Germany and ...

7. www.archives.gov › legislative › featuresAttack on Pearl Harbor | National Archives

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   Dec 18, 2023 · Attack on Pearl Harbor On the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese bombers staged a surprise attack on U.S. military and naval forces in Hawaii. In a devastating defeat, the United States suffered 3,435 casualties and loss of or severe damage to 188 planes, 8 battleships, 3 light cruisers, and 4 miscellaneous vessels.