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    the Japanese attacked a U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, HI. This attack is what ultimately led the U.S. into World War II. When U.S. citizens are taught about the attack on Pearl Harbor they tend to only hear the horrifying stories of how the U.S. was surprise attacked and did nothing to provoke it. As horrible as it is due to the lives lost and damage caused to the United States’ Naval fleet the U.S. may have instigated and gave reason for Japan to attack. There are conspiracies that Japan…

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    Pearl Harbor Excursion from Ko Olina and Aulani It’s wonderful to spend time on Oahu’s scenic leeward side, away from the bustle of Waikiki. The resorts at Ko Olina and Aulani are perfect places for families visiting Hawaii or anyone who prefers a more relaxing stay. The only downside seems to be that most guided tours only offer pickup in Waikiki. This is why we've organized a regular half-day tour of Oahu’s most important location—Pearl Harbor—that takes you from Aulani and Ko Olina straight…

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    On December 7th, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese. On that catastrophic day thousands of unaware and unarmed Americans died. This attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. to their breaking point and immediately brought us into the Second World War. The events leading up to this horrific event are not always as cut and dry as one might think, and the question of whether or not the attack on Pearl Harbor could have been prevented is something that every American should ponder.…

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    when Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan. Before it was attacked Pearl Harbor was used for coaling and repair in 1887. On 1908 naval station was established at Pearl Harbor. 1919 a drydock was added to Pearl Harbor. No one knew that Pearl Harbor was going to get attacked by Japan (Editors). Before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan had to have some thoughts on what their plan was. The Japanese thought Pearl Harbor was an easy target, because of all the people that were at Pearl Harbor (“Pearl…

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    History are, Pearl Harbor and 9/11. What’s so similar based on these two events? What are the comparisons? Similarities are both events were from foreign attacks on American land and people were feared of follow-up attacks. Differences were each event had a significant target and Pearl Harbor was based on military and 9/11…

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    Pearl Harbor is a harbour located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Today It is a United States Navy deep-water naval base, and also the headquarters of the United States Pacific fleet. Pearl Harbor was attacked on 7 December 1941, by Japanese fighter planes. This was a huge surprise. Japan is 4,000 miles away from Hawaii , so the Americans thought that Japan were going to attack a European colonie. But instead, their goal was to take down the the Pacific Fleet so the Americans would not be able to…

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    Pearl Harbor Winston Churchill said “You ask what is our aim? I can answer in one word: Victory. Victory at all costs. Victory in spite of all terror. Victory however long and hard the road may be. For without victory there is no survival." Pearl Harbor was an attack that happened December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor changed history in the United States of America because Pearl Harbor got the United States into World War II, World War II got the US out of the Great Depression, and Japanese were…

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    carriers were 30 miles east of Hawaii ready to embark its invasion to bomb Pearl Harbor. The Japanese air force relentlessly raided Pearl harbor leaving many casualties and injured. This attack not only made the United States of America very furious, but it also happened to become the entry into World war II. The U.S was determined to fight back and take all necessary actions to defeat the Japanese for what has been done to Pearl harbor and all the people there. The first problem that I…

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    day, a heart wrenching event took place on a Hawaiian Island, Oahu. The bombing of Pearl Harbor drew the United States into the worst war in American history, and changed the United States Immensely. Japan’s motives and reasoning for attacking, how it all happened, and the aftermath are all factors that made this day tragic beyond all belief. The Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service was behind the surprise aerial attack on the United States Naval Base on the morning of December 7, 1941. The United…

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    1941 at 7:49 in the morning. It was an unannounced, fierce attack upon the united states naval base in pearl harbor. Hawaii pearl harbor directed by Japanese airplanes was the bloody start of a dreadful war amongst japan and the united states. Numerous us staff passing were considered well the same number of injured. A shocked and appalled America abruptly found itself at war. How was Hawaii's geographic area a key component of pearl harbor assault? USS Arizona sailors enjoyed a longer…

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