Hawaii Remembers Pearl Harbor
Today across Hawaii we remember the events of the day that President Franklin Roosevelt said would “live in infamy.” 69 years ago on this date in 1941 the United States was attacked by Japanese air and naval forces. Besides the utter devastation to warships and military aircraft, over 2,000 Americans died in the attack and the United States was brought into World War II.
Although this is a day to remember the past events of that fateful day, today is also a day of great celebration. Today, the new Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is being dedicated. The $58 million facility replaces the former USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center and will better serve the millions of visitors that come to Pearl Harbor.
Let us all “Remember Pearl Harbor” today as we reflect upon what happened 69 years ago:
View looking down "Battleship Row" from Ford Island Naval Air Station, shortly after the Japanese torpedo plane attack. USS California (BB-44) is at left, listing to port after receiving two torpedo hits. In the center are USS Maryland (BB-46) with the capsized USS Oklahoma (BB-37) alongside. USS Neosho (AO-23) is at right, backing clear of the area. Most smoke is from USS Arizona (BB-39). (Navy)
View of the Parade Ground at the Pearl Harbor Marine Barracks, between 0930 and 1130 hrs. on 7 December 1941, with smoke in the background rising from burning ships. Note armed Marines at left, awaiting the possible return of Japanese aircraft. (Navy)
Doris Miller, Mess Attendant Second Class, USN (1919-1943) Just after being presented with the Navy Cross by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, on board USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Pearl Harbor, 27 May 1942. The medal was awarded for heroism on board USS West Virginia (BB-48) during the Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941. (Navy)
USS Bennington (CVA-20) Passes the wreck of USS Arizona (BB-39) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Memorial Day, 31 May 1958. Bennington's crew is in formation on the flight deck, spelling out a tribute to the Arizona's crewmen who were lost in the 7 December 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Note the outline of Arizona's hull and the flow of oil from her fuel tanks. (Navy)
The forward superstructure and Number Two 14"/45 triple gun turret of the sunken USS Arizona (BB-39), afire after the Japanese raid, 7 December 1941. The foremast is leaning as a result of the collapse of the hull structure below its front leg, following the explosion of the ship's forward magazines. (Navy)
The capsized hull of USS Oklahoma (BB-37), with a barge alongside to support rescue efforts, probably on 8 December 1941. USS Maryland (BB-46) is at right, and USS California (BB-44) is in the center distance. (Navy)
USS Nevada (BB-36) beached and burning after being hit forward by Japanese bombs and torpedoes. Her pilothouse area is discolored by fires in that vicinity. The harbor tug Hoga (YT-146) is alongside Nevada's port bow, helping to fight fires on the battleship's forecastle. Note channel marker bouy against Nevada's starboard side. (Navy)
Japanese Navy Type 99 Carrier Bombers ("Val") prepare to take off from an aircraft carrier during the morning of 7 December 1941. Ship in the background is the carrier Soryu. (Navy)
Following Hawaiian tradition, Sailors honor men killed during the 7 December 1941 Japanese attack on Naval Air Station Kaneohe, Oahu. The casualties had been buried on 8 December. This ceremony took place sometime during the following months, possibly on Memorial Day, 31 May 1942. (Navy)
A Marine rifle squad fires a volley over the bodies of fifteen officers and men killed at Naval Air Station Kanoehe Bay during the Pearl Harbor raid. These burial ceremonies took place on 8 December 1941, the day after the attack. (Navy)
Master Sgt. John Sieh salutes the flag as F-15 Eagles fly a missing man formation Dec. 7, 2009, during the 68th Remembrance Ceremony at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The ceremony marked the anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attacks on Pearl Harbor Navy fleet and the Army Air Corps fields of Hickam, Wheeler and Bellows. Sieh is from the 15th Airlift Wing protocol office and the F-15s are from the 199th Fighter Squadron of the Hawaii Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)
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Wow … absolutely stunning images. Thank you for remembering this “…day that will live in infamy” …
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Great shots.
Thank you for this important post. As the years go by December 7 is more and more forgotten. Those images help reinforce the tragedy and heroism of the day.
Thank you very much for this important pictures.
Thank you for the post and pictures. My heart goes out to all who lost their lives on that day. Thanks to all the men and women who give their lives for our freedom every single day.
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I don’t make it a habit to make comments on many articles, but this one deserves attention. I agree with the data you have written so eloquently here. Thank you.
thank for you for the pictures and post. this day will live in infamy.
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WOW… I wasn’t born during this time, but when I look at these pictures it really brings such an overwhelming feeling. I’m over here crying lol Reminds me of 9/11… Never forgotten <3
Thank you for the post and the pictures. We cannot forget.
many thanks for the post…
thanks for posting. incredible pics.
I’ll to cry..if remember that tragedy
The pictures are amazing.
A very touching photographs. People sometimes forget that our freedom did not come easily. Thank you for the reminder.
Thank you for this post. We should never forget!
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Such powerful and sobering images.
thank you for this reminder. the images are so fitting.
Incredible photos. Worth picking up Gordon Prange’s book At Dawn We Slept or Lord’s classic Day of Infamy.
A day that will truly live on in infamy.
Especially the fact that the disaster could have been avoided, since the attack was known beforehand. But it was not in the interest of FDR and CFR.
No Pearl Harbour served a propaganda purpose just like the Lusitania did in WW1 and 9/11 did for the war with terror to control oil among other things.
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Thanks. Not sure what vearctiy means, but we’ll take it as a compliment.
Sadly, Pearl Harbour makes me think about present-day American “pre-emptive strikes” …
Some things Never should be forgotten..but the memories fade…the people involved die off and we move on to new things like 9/11, we need to have enough room in our memories for ALL American tragedies and CARE! Thanks for the moving pictures, incredible! Thanks for sharing and posting!
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Wonderful photos.
Stunning images. Thank you for this post. It’s always important to remember. Over at our blog we just put up an announcement for a new bilingual WWII history archive going up on Japan air raids.
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Thank you for reminding us all.
I had no idea a new center was opening. I hope to see it someday.
Thank you for commemorating this event with your photos and post! A great tribute to the men that fought and those that loss their lives.
This is a day people in Hawaii that learnd and study on this subject will never forget
Thank you for sharing these images.
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wow, really nice photographes
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wow, really nice photographs
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Thank you for remembering.
Amazing photos. Great story!
This is really a nice tribute to all those young service men and women who gave their lives so that we are all able to live free. Its hard to believe that is has been 69 years since that date that has been so memorialized in US history. Thanks for remembering and even more thanks for not forgetting.
Thank you…your pictures and thoughts are appreciated, both by those who experienced that day and by the rest of us who can only try to see it as they saw it.
Love all those old photos…
My grandfather fought in the war. He was Irish and with the british army at the time. He was in it from beginning to end. No war is good. I pray that all wars will end and peace reign on earth.
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Powerful photos that still resonate today. Good post.
I had an awkward realization about Pearl Harbor a few years ago in a history class. The name Pearl Harbor had always been associated with this attack in my brain. But for some reason I suddenly realized that it had been named Pearl Harbor because it was a beautiful name for a beautiful place. It was a strange moment for me.
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Thank you so much for the reminder. This was a very meaningful post. Congratulations on Freshly Pressed!
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Mahalo!
Very fitting tribute and moving images.
Well done … lest we forget …
Eric
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Great article and pictures. My grandfather fought WWII fighter jets and got polio while he was in flight. I remember this day in history and will never forget it. Thanks for writing this.
These images are very moving. The opening of the Pearl Harbor Visiting Center is something that has not been publicized. I think that it is great they are opening this center it will further help remember those whose lives were lost on this day. I am an ISC student in college, the course is predominately about public relations which is why I bring up the fact that this event has not been publicized. I would think that the opening of the center would make national news.
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This is a very powerful day we must remember. I hope nothing like this will ever happen in the future.
Nice pictures ! I was in Pearl Harbour last year and viseted the Arizona Memorial and i was inside the Missouri ship . Amazing place and incredibel history moments that we should never forget !
Awesome post, congrats on being freshly pressed
Mahalo!!!
Really mind-blowing photos. Thanks for sharing!
I remember Pearl harbor because of its cinema, the historical moment deeply buried in people’s mind.
Great pictures,, congrats for being freshly pressed ^.^
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Wowwwww
This is a very powerful day we must remember.
I hope nothing like this will ever happen in the future…..
I never forget WWII,nice post and pictures.Thanks for remembering
Great post! Great pics! Sadly, the fervor which the States witnessed after Pearl Harbor has been dampened down. Ideology in the modern world classes nationalism as stupid, only fit for dorks or racists. I hope this view does not become the majority one…
Once again… cheers!
Thanks for post and great story
I lke this..
it was a grate battle may this not happen in future
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Beautiful collection of Hawaii photos is presented in this gallery. Quality of these photos is really impressive and very meaningful. I Salute…. !!!
Thank you for the post and pictures.
Great pictures! Thank you for this great post
Wow, what a pictures, amazing and deeply, touching the soul!
During my reflection of Pearl Harbor Day, I read the story of Doris Miller. Truly a patriot.
Great post….where did you retrieve this pictures from? Outstanding…very deserving of a FP status!
Here in the UK, nothing has been mentioned about this. No news what so ever – nevertheless its a day that changed the world. Good pictures and now I’m tempted to watch Pearl Habor again.
My great grandfather was in the navy, on his ship at that time, docked in Pearl Harbor. It was The USS Reed I believe. He watched it all happen. He saw the Oklahoma go down, saw the Japanese planes fly by. He always told me they flew by so low that he could see the pilots grinning as they flew by.
great picture, nice share,
I didn’t know they have this kind of celebration when I wrote about an article about Hawai’i.
Keep it up!
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Really grateful you shared this.
This was the first 9-1-1! Thank you for reminding us all so we may be thankful for the great sacrifices made by so many that day and everyday!
Yes, wonderful post!
Thanks for the amazing post. My grandfather passed away one year ago today. His birthday was on December 7th. This time of year always reminds me of him. He fought in the European Theatre during WWII and was a POW in Germany. On his birthday each year we used to talk about the War. This post is a great way for people to remember and to start a dialogue. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for sharing your personal story! Pearl Harbor did not affect just those on Oahu that morning, it affected the nation, including your grandfather. This one even brought America into the war in Europe, where your grandfather honorably served. It really is moving to think of how so many lives were affected by a single event on a small isolated island so long ago. Mahalo nui loa
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This was the first 9-1-1! Thank you for reminding us all so we may be thankful for the great sacrifices made by so many that day and everyday!
Thank you
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We’ll always remember that day! Rest in peace.
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