What’s in a name, right? When it comes to the most visited site in Hawaii, everything. Since 2008, the sites located at Pearl Harbor have been known as the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, which easily rolls off the tongue and only requires one break in the middle to catch your breath. But that name is no more, and over the next few months, visitors to the site will begin seeing signs and souvenirs with its new name: Pear Harbor National Monument.
The new name is much simpler, and requires much less effort to say, and provides a much more concise description of the museums and memorials that are located around Pearl Harbor, including the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri Battleship. Theses sites stand to honor the heroic bravery, both in fighting off the tragic attacks on Pearl Harbor, and the United States entrance into World War II.
At Pearl Harbor, there are a number of great sites to see, and though the USS Arizona Memorial remains closed for repairs, visitors get an incredible view of Pearl Harbor and Oahu during a ferry ride around the memorial for pictures and the chance to view the stunning memorial from a close up. The memorial is scheduled to reopen in the fall, when the brand new name of the Pearl Harbor National Monument will have officially been put in place.
If you plan to visit Pearl Harbor during the spring and summer, take notice of the new name during your visit. Pearl Harbor Tours are a must for a vacation to Oahu, and though you won’t be able to board the USS Arizona Memorial, visiting the museums and monuments that are located around the Visitor Center and on Ford Island offer a journey through the entire history of World War II, and you’ll have a full narration of the events leading up to the December 7th attacks. A visit to Pearl Harbor is an experience that should not be missed!
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