A condensed version of what happened between the time Polynesian explorers first saw Hawai'i and when Hawai'i became the 50th state of the United States. At around the 7th century, Polynesians from Tahiti and the Marquesas became the first people to settle in Hawai'i. They formed a unique culture to survive on these isolated islands. … Continue reading A Brief History Of Hawai’i
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The Medical Heroes of the USS Solace
Remembering the Military Medical Heroes of Pearl Harbor Constructed at the shipbuilding drydock in Newport News, Virginia, in 1926 and commissioned in August of 1941, the USS Solace was present at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. As an unarmed hospital ship, she was unable to take part in the defense … Continue reading The Medical Heroes of the USS Solace
Sailors and Marines at Pearl Harbor
Understanding Their Roles When visiting Pearl Harbor, guests are immersed in the area's history and get a glimpse of how the United States military operates today and during wartime. Referred to as “the Pacific National Monument,” your visit offers a poignant glimpse into one of America's darkest moments. Preparing for Your VisitPearl Harbor is an … Continue reading Sailors and Marines at Pearl Harbor
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