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The USS Arizona Memorial stands over the remains of the battleship USS Arizona, sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. It serves as a solemn memorial to the 1,177 crewmen and nearly 80 civilians who perished. Located at Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii, the site is visited by veterans, families of victims, historians, and anyone seeking to understand this pivotal moment in American history.
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Where is the USS Arizona Memorial located?
The memorial is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, situated directly over the sunken remains of the USS Arizona battleship. It rests in the middle of Pearl Harbor and is accessible only by boat.
When was the USS Arizona Memorial built?
The memorial was dedicated in 1962, more than 20 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was designed by architect Alfred Preis to commemorate the 1,177 sailors and Marines who died aboard the ship on December 7, 1941.
Can you still see the sunken USS Arizona battleship from the memorial?
Yes, visitors can look down into the water from the memorial's assembly room to see the rusted remnants of the sunken battleship. Oil from the ship's wreckage, often called "black tears," can still be seen slowly leaking to the surface.
How many people are still entombed in the USS Arizona?
There are over 900 crewmen of the USS Arizona still entombed within the sunken wreckage. Surviving veterans of the attack are also allowed to have their ashes interred in the ship upon their passing.
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