uss arizona memorial (hawaii)

Presents an introduction to the memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and why this symbol of sacrifice is important to Americans.

The USS Arizona Story studies the USS Arizona, one of the American battleships sunk by Japanese aircraft during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Vivid text and images bring the ship to life, examining its construction, technology, and crew, as well as its fateful place in history.

Photographs and illustrations describe the memorial built over the battleship USS Arizona, which was sunk at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941, signifying America's entrance into the Second World War.

Presents an overview of the history of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, including the 1941 Japanese attack during World War II and the establishment of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial.