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    day now remembered as Pearl Harbor serves as a painful reminder of the horrendous tragedies of war and the catalyst for the United States’ entry into World War II. Despite, the bloody tale of how thousands of Americans were murdered and the morale of the United States was questioned, there exists some inconsistencies with the story of Pearl Harbor that many researchers and students dismissed when learning about the topic. The two largest inconsistencies with Pearl Harbor is the reason behind the…

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    Pearl Harbor As everyone knows, Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan many years ago. Not many people would think about searching what really happened, why they attacked, or even what was going on before the attack. There were things happening and people didn’t even know! I was able to find some interesting things, mostly stuff to do with Japan before the attack. There are even some things I found that weren’t about the bombing. The bombing wasn’t just a random attack, as I’m sure people know.…

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    the events at Pearl Harbor, because it was an attack that directly correlated with the United States military and American soldiers. This act enabled them to come together in a strong sense of unity and patriotism, because many Americans used this attack as a battle cry for the meaning of the war. Joseph Martin’s speech speaks true to many American families…

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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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    Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941, a day that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was certainly “a day that will live in infamy.” (Roosevelt). The United States of America had never been attacked on its own soil during a time of peace. An examination of primary and secondary will reveal the historical importance of this American history. On Sunday, December 7, there was 6 aircraft carriers, 81 fighters, 135 dive bombers, 104 regular bombers, and 40 torpedo planes heading to Pearl…

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    The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was the result of several major issues at the time. In 1941, the Japanese were doing things that the United States government did not approve of so president Roosevelt froze all Japanese assets in the United States which limited Japan’s ability to purchase the American supplies that they needed. The Japanese knew that the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was where the vast majority of the American fleet units were held and they intended to destroy them.…

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    Ever think things are going well and something bad happens. When Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941 by Japan, nobody expected it. . Thousands were killed along with many planes and ships that were destroyed. This was an act of war and we struck back. I think this was unnecessary and Japan caused more havoc than help for themselves. Next, It was a normal morning for the navy men who were stationed in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. Men were going along with their routine days aboard their ships until…

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    December 7, 1941, was a very important day. The attack on Pearl Harbor lead to the death of thousands, and pulled the United States into World War II. Why was that location so significant? Did other naval forces play a big role in the war? Pearl Harbor was a very noteworthy event, and other warships also had a major impact on society during World War II. Why are boats interesting to me? I have been boating for as long as I can remember. Kayaking was and still is something that brings my family…

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    One of the many terrorist attacks on the United States was Pearl Harbor. This tragic event reminded me of another upsetting terrorist attack on the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001. Many people are aware of this strike named Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor was the second worst terrorist attack, after September 11, 2001, also known as 9/11. Our vocabulary words can be used in these questions and can be helpful for our learning in ways to further explain words and sentences or events…

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    The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor seemed like a random act of aggression on an unsuspecting nation that had no reason to suffer, however, what if this was not the entire truth? During the mid to later parts of the 1930 's America, along with Britain, China, and the Dutch, put major trade sanctions on the Japanese Empire called the "ABCD Line" which refers to the nations involved. These sanctions specifically froze Japanese Steel, Oil, and Rubber imports. The Japanese media and propagandists…

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