For Americans, Dec. 7, 1941, will forever be “a day which will live in infamy.” During the attack on Pearl Harbor, more than 2,400 people were killed, including 2,335 military personnel.
Taken directly from President Roosevelt’s speech the following day, the well-known figure of speech transcended generations. The date and phrase are instantly recognizable to anyone who passed an elementary history curriculum. For American tourists heading to Hawai’i, a visit to Pearl Harbor is a must for any itinerary.
Pearl Harbor is located on Oahu, the third island from the right if you orient Hawai’I to the right. If your trip is taking you to the other islands, you will need to arrange transport to Oahu in order to tour the harbor.
Taking official tours of the landmark is made especially easy through the Pearl Harbor Visitors’ Bureau. The bureau offers tours from each of Hawai’i’s main islands, including Maui, the Big Island and Kauai. Each of these tour offerings contain distinct itineraries catering to different tastes.
If you are not keen on taking a tour of Pearl Harbor, it is possible to drive to the monument independently of any tour company. Most tours depart from Waikiki, according to the Pearl Harbor Visitors’ Bureau
Pearl Harbor has many pieces of history to explore, including the Arizona Memorial, the Bowfin Submarine Museum, the USS Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum.
The Arizona Memorial, Oklahoma Memorial and the USS Utah Memorial make up part of the World War II Valor in the Pacific national monument.
Pearl Harbor tourism officials suggest purchasing tickets for tours well in advance of your actual visit to the state in order to combat the threat of sold-out tours.
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