Pearl Harbor

December 7, 1941 was a horrific day for Americans.  The Japanese bombed a navel base called Pearl Harbor.  We lost eighteen of our ships that day and 2402 men.  1177 of those men were on the USS Arizona.  The USS Arizona is now a memorial to the men who died that day.  It is located in Hawaii on the island of Oahu.  If you are in Hawaii, the memorial is a tour you will not forget.  There are still many sailors in that ship who died for our liberty and freedom.   Before the tour, you are shown a short historical movie of the attack.  It is a disturbing film and hard to believe what you are seeing.  A volunteer is available to answer the many questions that come to mind.  This website http://www.travelingaloha.com/2009/03/17/pearl-harbor-.html gives you information about Pearl Harbor and the various museums around the memorial.