Tag Archives: Pearl Harbor

An Infamous Day

Posted on December 5, 2022 by ahcadmin

On December 8th, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the Congress of the United States with the following declaration: “Yesterday, December 7th, 1941– a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately … Continue reading →

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Pearl Harbor’s Role in Popularizing Surfing

Posted on December 6, 2021 by ahcadmin

We all have our hobbies, ranging from knitting to metalworking, reading the classics, or computer programming, and many, many more. However, we do not always know the origins of our hobbies. Granted, the majority probably emerged in mundane circumstances, but … Continue reading →

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Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher Leads at World War II’s Battle of Midway

Posted on July 13, 2020 by ahcadmin

The Battle of Midway occurred June 3 to June 7, 1942 – six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of Japan’s main goals during World War II was to remove the United States as a Pacific Power in … Continue reading →

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Admiral Husband E. Kimmel: Bungler or Fall Guy?

Posted on December 7, 2017 by ahcadmin

The Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941, was one of the most unforgettable events in U.S. history. It catapulted the country into World War II. The need to understand events and point the finger of blame led to nine … Continue reading →

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