USS Arizona Memorial
The USS Arizona Memorial is a monument dedicated to the lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, the memorial stands above the sunken remains of the USS Arizona, a battleship that was destroyed during the attack.
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Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, the memorial stands above the sunken remains of the USS Arizona, a battleship that was destroyed during the attack. The memorial was designed by architect Alfred Preis and was opened to the public in 1962. It consists of a white concrete structure that spans the sunken ship and is accessible by boat from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. The memorial serves as a tribute to the 1,177 sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the USS Arizona, and as a reminder of the events that led to the United States’ entry into World War II. It is a popular tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors every year.