The Battleship Graveyard: Discovering the History of Pearl Harbor

💥Hawaii's unique location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and its long-standing history as an independent kingdom contribute to its distinct culture and traditions.

🚢Hawaii's strategic position in the Pacific Ocean made it an ideal location for the establishment of a naval base, which eventually became the Pearl Harbor Naval Base.

💔The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 resulted in the sinking of several American battleships, including the USS Arizona and USS Oklahoma.

🇺🇸The attack on Pearl Harbor prompted the United States to declare war on Japan, leading to its entry into World War II and eventual victory as part of the Allied forces.

🌸The USS Arizona Memorial and USS Oklahoma Memorial serve as poignant reminders of the lives lost and the sacrifices made during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

What is the significance of Pearl Harbor?

—Pearl Harbor is significant as the site of a surprise attack by the Japanese on the United States, leading to the American entry into World War II.

How many battleships were sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor?

—A total of eight battleships were either sunk or heavily damaged during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

What happened to the USS Arizona and USS Oklahoma?

—The USS Arizona and USS Oklahoma were two battleships that were sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor and are now part of the battleship graveyard.

What is the USS Arizona Memorial?

—The USS Arizona Memorial is a memorial built over the sunken battleship USS Arizona to honor the lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

How many people visit the USS Arizona Memorial each year?

—Approximately 2 million people visit the USS Arizona Memorial each year to pay their respects and learn about the history of Pearl Harbor.

00:00Hawaii's unique location and history contribute to its distinct culture and traditions.

02:27The Pearl Harbor attack led to the sinking of several American battleships, including the USS Arizona and USS Oklahoma.

07:38The USS Arizona Memorial and USS Oklahoma Memorial serve as reminders of the lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

20:41The USS Oklahoma, like the USS Arizona, has its own memorial to honor the fallen sailors.

21:52The battleships USS Arizona and USS Oklahoma remain at the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Hawaii.

21:57The history and significance of the battleships in the battleship graveyard continue to be remembered.