Articles related to "Pearl Harbor"



Facts On Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was one of the most successful in military history. This article presents some of the intriguing facts on the Pearl Harbor bombing.
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TALES...TEXANS IN THE NEWS
PART V of an interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
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TALES...TEXANS IN THE NEWS
The conclusion of an interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
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TALES...TEXANS IN THE NEWS
PART II of a "TEXANS IN THE NEWS" series interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
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A Hawaiian Boy Becomes a Man
A sixteen year old Hawaiian boy is caught in the middle of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
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A Personal View of Military Movies
A short discussion of one author's view of military movies and a selection from an interview.
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Attack on Pearl Harbor Begins
In the first few moments of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor several American ships are destroyed and numerous lives are lost.
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Bombing Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan succeeds in a devastating attack upon Pearl Harbor, Oahu in the Hawaii Islands. However, major events were a prelude to this attack.
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Japan Starts Pearl Harbor Attack
December 7, 1941, Japanese bomber planes are launched from aircraft carriers. Their aim: Bomb Pearl Harbor!
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Pearl Harbor: The Aftermath
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor some ships are repaired but numerous others are built as the United States enters World War II.
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TALES...TEXANS IN THE NEWS
PART III of an interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
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TALES...TEXANS IN THE NEWS
PART IV of a special interview with Pearl Harbor survivor Lee Soucy
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Why did Japan go to War?
The reasons behind Japans aggression during World War II is not as well known as its German counterpart, so what prompted "The Empire of the Sun" to wage war?
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The Boy Spy
At Pearl Harbor the Kuhn boy visits American ships and asks questions. Pearl Harbor is attack. The Kuhns are caught spying.
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USS Nevada Faces Severe Fate
The Nevada is forced to run aground to avoid being sunk in the channel. Arizona spews burning oil and Pennsylvania hit again.
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USS Pennsylvania Bombed
During the Pearl Harbor bombing the Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and many other US Navy ships are hit.
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Bernard Kuhn, A Spy of Many Faces
Bernard Kuhn presents many different identities to his friends. Susie Kuhn uses her charms on military men to get information.
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Japan Favors War with America
An embargo is placed on Japan by the United States, depriving her of much needed natural resources to carry on her war with China.
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Prelude to War
An embargo is place on Japan by the United States, depriving her of much needed natural resources to carry on her war with China.
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Financial Value of Fine Art and Entertainment
Gustav Klimt's portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer was purchased for $135 million, the same amount of cash that it cost to create the Hollywood film "Pearl Harbor". (2001)
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Hawaii: Sorrow’s Island
While John Garcia is helping in the rescue mission after Pearl Harbor is bombed, at home a personal and related tragedy occurs.
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New War Industry: Rent a Spy
During World War II, prior to America being officially involved, Japan rents spies from Germany to watch Pearl Harbor.
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President Franklin Roosevelt
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
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The USS Arizona
In Pearl Harbor, Battleship Row is destroyed. The USS Arizona is hit, sending some 1,000 to their deaths.
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Great World War II Movies
The movies made during the war, even the classics, emphasized patriotism. The perspective of time introduced more realism.
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World War II U.S. Coastal Defense
By mastering the military radar sytem, the Women's Air Raid Defense group was the first line of defense against attacks by Japanese and other enemies during World War II.
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The 74th Oscar Nominations Are Here!
The Academy announced their nominees for the 74th Annual Oscars, and amazingly, their list was pretty much exactly as we predicted it might be, with a small surprise or two thrown in. This week, I look at their nominees, and even make some early predictions.
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74th Oscar Countdown: 17 Days
Now just 17 days away from the 74th Annual Academy Awards, I preview this weekend's last two major precursors, the Directors and Screen Actors Guild Awards, followed by my predictions in four more Oscar categories ... some of the technical awards.
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Admiral Shigetaro Shimada
Imperial Japanese Navy Admiral Shigetaro Shimada held views in support of General, turned Prime Minister, Hideki Tojo. This relationship ensured naval support for war.
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Airfields at Sea
The arms race continues with the development of aircraft carriers.
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Save Money on a Vacation in Hawaii
Go Cards are a proven way to save money on vacations. Luxury travel to Hawaii shouldn't entail overplanning; these cards really do make for easy trips to Maui and Oahu.
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The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin D. Roosevelt is one of America's most famous Chief Executives. This article examines the main issues during his presidency, in both foreign and domestic policy.
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74th Oscar Countdown: 6 Days
Here we are, the final week before the 74th Annual Academy Awards. In my sixth article counting down to this weekend's big show, I reveal my predictions in the final four categories left, including Best Picture, and discuss this ugly smear campaign against the Best Picture frontrunner, A Beautiful Mind.
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Asian Pacific Islander Month
A look at Asian contributions to American history.
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Hitler's Sea Wolves
Admiral Karl Donitz's mauraders terrorized the seas with u-boats during World War II. They would sink thousands of war ships, merchant vessels and even passenger ships.
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Race and the Pacific Theater
Driven by racial stereotypes and a profound misunderstanding of Japanese culture, the United States' fight against the Japanese was unusually vicious.
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Silk and Nylon Stockings
The Pearl Harbor attack halted the flow of Japanese silk and the government directed nylon into the production of military items, leaving women with cotton stockings.
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A Just War Revisited
Is our current military involvement in Afghanistan right? You bet it is. Here's why (and it's not about revenge).
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US V. Bush Examines the Iraq War
Director Robert Boris currently is working on "U.S. V. Bush," a new movie based on the book by former federal prosecutor Elizabeth de la Vega.
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Mako Iwamatsu (1933 - 2006)
Mako (full name Mako Iwamatsu) voiced roles in Samurai Jack, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Dexter's Laboratory. He fought to get Asian actors better roles in Hollywood.
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EASY, AFFORDABLE HAWAIIAN FISHING
Affordable Hawaiian fresh and saltwater fishing
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The 74th Academy Awards: Hollywood Is Back!
Some disappointments, some poor choices, some wonderful choices, and some truly history making moments ... they were all a part of the marathon celebration of film excellence given last Sunday ... the 74th Annual Academy Awards! My look back this week.
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Frank Sinatra Anniversary
It's been ten years since ol' blue eyes checked out of the saloon - leaving a handful of memorable dramatic performances
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Southern Rockers Respond to The September 11th Terrorist Attacks
Southen rockers and others respond to the terrorist attacts on New York and Washington, DC.
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The Panama Canal
Since I'm down here...
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2002 Children's Literature Award Winners Part II
2002 children's literature award winners including Sibert Award and Bel Pura Belpre Award for Latino writers. Ideas on how to use these books as examples to learn from for writing for children.
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An Interview With My Mother
This is an interview that I did with my mother on "World War II" and the "Great Depression."
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Artist Profiles: Dorothea Lange (1895-1965)
Artisit Profile on Dorothea Lange, one of the 20th Centuries Masters of Photography. Dorothea Lange captured the plight of the American people as they dealt with change across the nation.
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Baseball Survives World War II
The quality of big league ball almost hit bottom in 1945. V-E and V-J Days started the return of the stars just in time.
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Benefits of Grand Coulee Dam
Grand Coulee Dam first generated electricity in 1941. It fueled the American war machine in the Pacific Northwest during World War II. Other advantages were gained too.
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