Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor National Memorial is a significant historic site located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, dedicated to commemorating the events of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. This surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy led to the deaths of over 2,400 Americans and the sinking of twelve ships, marking the United States' entry into World War II. The memorial complex includes the iconic USS Arizona Memorial, designed by architect Alfred Preis, which floats above the sunken battleship and serves as a solemn tribute to those lost. Other memorials within the site honor the USS Utah and USS Oklahoma, alongside historic structures such as six chief petty officer bungalows on Ford Island and mooring quays that were part of Battleship Row. Visitors can explore a comprehensive visitor center featuring galleries on the Pacific theater of World War II, a theater showing a film about the attack, and memorial sculptures. Ferry rides to the USS Arizona Memorial provide an immersive experience. Nearby, the USS Missouri Memorial, USS Bowfin Museum, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum offer additional historic attractions within the Pearl Harbor Naval Complex. The site not only serves as a place of remembrance but also as an educational resource promoting reflection on the impact of war and the pursuit of peace.
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Consejo: Reservations are recommended for visiting the USS Arizona Memorial and the Ford Island Bus Tour to the Oklahoma and Utah Memorials, accessible via recreation.gov. The memorial and museums are free to visit. Best visiting times are early morning to avoid crowds. Bags are not allowed but can be stored onsite. Accessibility accommodations are available for visitors with disabilities.
Datos interesantes
- •The USS Arizona Memorial floats directly above the sunken battleship USS Arizona, which remains underwater as a tomb for over 1,100 crewmen.
- •The memorial was designed by Alfred Preis, an Austrian-born architect living in Hawaii at the time of the attack.
- •The site includes mooring quays F6, F7, and F8, which were part of the historic Battleship Row targeted during the attack.
- •Pearl Harbor National Memorial was separated from the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument in 2019 to become its own unit of the National Park System.
Historia
The Pearl Harbor National Memorial commemorates the December 7, 1941, attack that resulted in significant American losses and propelled the U.S.
into World War II.
Originally part of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, it was designated as a separate national memorial in 2019 by the John D.
Dingell Jr.
Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act.
The USS Arizona Memorial, designed by Alfred Preis, was constructed to honor the sailors and marines who perished when the battleship was sunk during the attack.
Over time, the area has expanded to include multiple memorials and museums preserving the history and artifacts from that day and the wider Pacific War.
Guía del lugar
USS Arizona Memorial1962
This iconic memorial floats above the sunken USS Arizona battleship, serving as a solemn tribute to the over 1,100 sailors and Marines who lost their lives. Visitors access it by ferry and can view the remains of the ship beneath the water.
Visitor Center
The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center offers galleries detailing the Pacific theater of World War II, a theater showing a documentary film about the attack, and memorial sculptures. It serves as the starting point for tours and educational programs.
USS Oklahoma Memorial
This memorial honors the crew of the USS Oklahoma, which capsized during the attack, resulting in significant casualties. It is accessible via the Ford Island Bus Tour.
USS Utah Memorial
Dedicated to the USS Utah, which was also sunk during the attack, this memorial is part of the Ford Island historic sites accessible by bus tour.
Contacto
Teléfono: (808) 422-3399
