by Tara Tyrrell | Jul 25, 2018 | Japanese-American Relations, U.S. Leaders, World War II
Cordell Hull was born in 1871 and died in 1955. He was Franklin D. Roosevelt’s long-serving Secretary of State, and is also credited as one of the primary founders of the United Nations. Political Life of Cordell Hull Hull’s political career began when he...
by Tara Tyrrell | Mar 4, 2017 | Oahu Pearl Harbor Tours
Last time, we took you droning, skydiving, and flying in planes and helicopters. This time, we stick a little closer to the ground, providing you with views of the region that we’re sure will take your breath away. Ziplining at Kualoa Ranch Glide...
by Tara Tyrrell | Mar 3, 2017 | Oahu Pearl Harbor Tours
There’s nothing quite like a bird’s eye view, and we’ve found some unique options that will have you exploring Oahu from a new perspective and leave you begging for more. Skydive Oahu On the North Shore of Oahu, in Waialua, there are a couple of great locations...
by Tara Tyrrell | Jan 30, 2017 | Best Pearl Harbor Tours, Pearl Harbor Tours
There are so many fantastic Pearl Harbor tours, so to help you mix things up a bit, here are two more amazing Pearl Harbor tours that are guaranteed to provide you with a historical and cultural experience like no other. Private Pearl Harbor Tour from Turtle Bay...
by Tara Tyrrell | Jan 5, 2017 | Visiting Pearl Harbor
After you’ve spent the day exploring Pearl Harbor, there’s no need to rush off. Remember, you’re still on island time so why not head to one of the nearby restaurants or cafes to fill your stomach with some of the finest food the island has to offer?...
by Tara Tyrrell | Dec 9, 2016 | Attack of Pearl Harbor
75 years ago, life in the islands of Hawaii was changed forever. After decades of change, with the decline in numbers of the Native Hawaiian population and loss of the monarchy, becoming first a Republic and then an American territory, the people of the islands were...
by Tara Tyrrell | Dec 2, 2016 | Travel Tips
Visiting Pearl Harbor to pay your respects to those who lost their lives during the attack 75 years ago is certainly a day out that you’ll never forget. Whether you spend a few hours there, or a full day, you’re guaranteed to walk away with a new insight into the...
by Tara Tyrrell | Nov 21, 2016 | Pacific Aviation Museum
Moku’ume’ume is one of Hawaii’s most-visited small islands. Haven’t heard of it? You might know it better as Ford Island in Pearl Harbor. Moku’ume’ume has a fascinating history that stems far further back than the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The name Moku’ume’ume...
by Tara Tyrrell | Nov 13, 2016 | Leaders
“Yesterday, December 7th, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was...
by Tara Tyrrell | Oct 31, 2016 | Visiting Pearl Harbor
So you’ve booked your tour or tickets and you’re ready to go to Pearl Harbor. Now you just have to decide what to take with you. Pearl Harbor is a memorial site, and is also still a working military base, so there are actually several rules and stipulations for things...
by Tara Tyrrell | Oct 27, 2016 | USS Arizona Memorial
It was just before 8am on the morning on December 7, 1941. The USS Arizona was anchored at quay F-7, located on Battleship Row, and those on board were starting their day. They might have been having some breakfast, a laugh with their mates, relishing in the fantastic...
by Tara Tyrrell | Oct 24, 2016 | Visiting Pearl Harbor
As you’d already know, Pearl Harbor is located in the beautiful county of Honolulu, on the world’s most popular island holiday destination – Hawaii. Hawaii’s tourism industry, like everywhere in the world, has its high season and low season – and you’re best to follow...
by Tara Tyrrell | Oct 15, 2016 | Before The Attack
The history of the Hawaiian Islands is clear, and the historical presence of its people is known to date back as far as 124AD, depending on which history book you read it from. The original Hawaiians were of Polynesian origin and came from the Marquesas Islands. The...
by Tara Tyrrell | Oct 9, 2016 | After The Attack
You might have watched the movie, or you could have read our blogs – and guaranteed you know plenty about the attack on Pearl Harbor if you’ve done either of these. But there is much more to what happened on that fateful day, and afterwards, that is not as publicized....
by Tara Tyrrell | Sep 30, 2016 | Japanese Aircraft, Japanese Ships
The attack on Pearl Harbor that catapulted the United States into World War II was a devastating blow, and forced the hand of the US to join the Second World War. The attack killed 2,403 US personnel, including 68 civilians, and destroyed or damaged 19 US Navy ships,...