The USS Arizona Memorial is a significant historical and memorial site located in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It commemorates the tragic events of December 7, 1941, when the United States was attacked by the Japanese, leading to the country's entry into World War II.
The memorial is built over the sunken remains of the USS Arizona, one of the battleships that was bombed and destroyed during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The ship's wreckage still rests on the harbor floor, and the memorial serves as a tribute to the 1,177 crew members who lost their lives on board.
The memorial itself is a solemn and iconic structure that spans the sunken hull of the USS Arizona. It consists of a white concrete platform that is supported by concrete pillars, creating an open-air space for visitors to pay their respects and reflect on the events of that fateful day. The design of the memorial was conceived by architect Alfred Preis and was dedicated in 1962.
Visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial can access it via a short boat ride from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. The boat takes visitors across the harbor to the memorial, providing an opportunity to see the expanse of Pearl Harbor and the nearby Battleship Missouri Memorial along the way.
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