On which island is Pearl Harbor located?

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Pearl Harbor is located on the island of Oahu, which is often called "The Gathering Place" and is the most populated island in the state of Hawaii. Specifically, it is situated on the south shore of the island, just west of the state capital, Honolulu. The harbor is a natural lagoon and serves as a major base for the United States Navy and the headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The site is a National Historic Landmark and is home to several significant memorials, including the USS Arizona Memorial, the USS Bowfin Submarine, and the Battleship Missouri Memorial. Because of its central location on Oahu, Pearl Harbor is easily accessible via public bus or car from the tourist hub of Waikiki. Visitors often spend a full day exploring the various sites that commemorate the events of December 7, 1941, making it one of the most visited historical destinations in the United States.

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With over 1.8 million visitors per year Pearl Harbor is one of the most visited place in all the Hawaiian Islands, and for good reason. People go to pay their respects to fallen heroes, and to learn more about what happened that fateful morning of December 7th, 1941.

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It was the deployment of a new and terrible weapon, the atomic bomb, which forced the Japanese into a surrender that they had vowed never to accept. Harry Truman would go on to officially name September 2, 1945, V-J Day, the day the Japanese signed the official surrender aboard the USS Missouri.

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Bags, packages, or containers that offer concealment, such as purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage, etc. that exceed the measurements of 1.5 X 2.25 X 5.5, are not allowed at the monument.

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But the majority of the ship is seen today only by those who dive to see it. Divers do not go inside the ship out of respect for the fallen sailors and marines but are able to see what's on the inside of the ship through a remotely operated vehicle.

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For civilian visitors, there is no official dress code at Pearl Harbor. When you're dressing for the day, however, keep in mind that you're in a place of honor and historical importance. Dress comfortably, but not so much that you risk offending anyone visiting Pearl Harbor.

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While there is no official dress code for the museums and parks of Pearl Harbor, we do require that guests are appropriately dressed while visiting. Visitors must be wearing shirts that do not show excessive skin. Bathing suits are not acceptable, nor are inappropriate t-shirts. Flip flops and sandals are permitted.

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Programs to the USS Arizona Memorial run about 45 minutes, and include: A boat ride to the memorial. Fifteen minutes at the memorial. A boat ride back to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

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