Learn the story of how World War II began for the United States.
It happened in beautiful Hawaii on an early sunny Sunday morning. Japan attacked the island of Oahu, killing thousands of U.S. service members along with dozens of civilians caught in the crossfire. The Pacific fleet based in Pearl Harbor was dealt a huge blow, with multiple battleships sunk or badly damaged. The date was December 7, 1941. From that day forward, it’s been known as the Day of Infamy.
Through curated and personal virtual experiences, Pacific Historic Parks relives that tragic day. You will learn, explore and discover key World War II in the Pacific sites. These sites include one of our nation’s most iconic war graves, the USS Arizona Memorial.