Description
The USS Arizona Memorial is a solemn white structure spanning the sunken hull of the battleship USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It marks the final resting place for 1,177 crewmen who perished during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, with the ship itself visible beneath the water.
Reason for Significance
This site holds profound historical significance as the primary memorial to the attack on Pearl Harbor, which propelled the United States into World War II. It serves as a powerful symbol of sacrifice, remembrance, and the cost of freedom, commemorating a pivotal moment in American history.
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Significance Details
Other Historic Places in Pearl City, Hawaii:
Naval Aviation Supply Depot Personnel Camp Quonset Hut 33
Area of Significance
Architecture; Ethnic Heritage-black; Military
Location
955 Kamehameha Hwy. (tmk 9-7-023:0), Pearl City, Hawaii
Pearl Harbor, U.S. Naval Base
Area of Significance
Industry; Military; Engineering
Location
3 Mi. S Of Pearl City On Hi 73, Pearl City, Hawaii