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Honolulu Pages by LoriPori
Tips 1 - 9 of 9 Honolulu Things to Do
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The only royal palace in the United States, IOLANI PALACE was completed in 1882, during the reign of King Kalakaua. Three architects were employed in its design, which features double lanai (porches) lined with Corinthean columns. After the overthrow of the monarchy, Iolani Palace served as a legislative building for the new government until 1968.
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Phone: 538-1471 for tour information
Address: ON South King at Richards Street
Directions: Downtown Honolulu
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Monday, February 10, 2003
Hans and I vistited PEARL HARBOUR which was part of the Honolulu City Tour.
When we arrived by tour bus we received our reservation time and waited for the boat shuttle to take us to the Arizona Memorial.
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Phone: National Parks Service 422-2771
Address: Arizona Memorial; Battleship Missouri; Bowfin
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The December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour remains one of the most infamous naval attacks in history, as well as one of the most devastating opening attacks of any war. Of the 96 ships in the harbour that day, 18 were sunk or heavily damaged. The casualties totaled 2403 dead, 1178 wounded. Almost half of the fatalities were aboard the USS ARIZONA.
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Address: Arizona Memorial; Battleship Missouri; Bowfin
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On December 7, 1941, the USS ARIZONA while moored in Pearl Harbour, was bombed by a Japanese air raid. The 608 - foot battleship sank in 9 minutes without firing a shot, taking 1,177 sailors and marines to their death. The attack catapulted the United States into World War II. The USS Arizona Memorial was established to honor all those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Address: Arizona Memorial; Battleship Missouri; Bowfin
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The MEMORIAL is a white 184-foot structure that spans the sunken hull of the USS ARIZONA. The deck of the ship lies 6 feet below the surface of pearl Harbour. Alfred Pries, an Austrian architect, designed the memorial, which is broken into three sections --- entry room --- assembly room --- shrine room. The shrine room contains the names of the USS ARIZONA sailors and marines who lost their lives on that fateful day of December 7, 1941.
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Phone: National Parks Service 422-2771
Address: Arizona Memorial; Battleship Missouri; Bowfin
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Early August 29, 1945 the USS MISSOURI entered Tokyo Bay to prepare for the formal surrender ceremony. High- ranking military officials of all the Allied Powers came on board September2. Army General Douglas MacArthur and the Japanese representatives came together and then the surrender ceremony was broadcast to the waiting world, thus ending the Second World War.
Three football fields long and over 20 stories tall, the Missouri's 16-inch guns can fire a 2,700 pound shell more than 25 miles.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
General admission
Adults $16.00
Children 4 - 12 $8.00
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Phone: 973-2494
Address: Arizona Memorial; Battleship Missouri; Bowfin
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For our daughter's reception, we attended the LUAU at the Royal Hawaiian. As we (all 17 of us) waited in the lobby, we were given our beautiful purple leis and then we were shown to our reserved table. There were two other wedding receptions there that night which was very nice. We had a sumptuous all-you-can-eat feast featuring many Hawaiian dishes like shredded BBQ pork and poi. Also drinks including alcoholic beverage and exotic cocktails were also included. After the meal, we were entertained with Polynesian dance, song and music. The young Samoan men put on an awesome fire dance. Later dances were dedicated to the newlyweds who slow-danced against the backdrop of Diamond Head and a beautiful Hawaiian sunset. Truly magical.
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Address: Polynesian Cultural Ctr, Germaine's, Paradise Cove
Directions: Royal Hawaiian Waikiki Beach, Honolulu
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Impressive and moving USS Arizona memorial building! | traveldave Thu Apr 10, 2008 13:57 UTC
I think the War in the Pacific was one of the most fascinating aspects of WWII. To visit Pearl Harbor would be quite a moving and informative experience. | Kuznetsov_Sergey Wed Jan 30, 2008 15:38 UTC
I would like to see Pearl Harbour one day. In 1941 December,7 my father took part in attack against fascists when they almost got Moscow. He has got a medal. Have never heard about King Kamehameha and his monarchy. Thanks Lori for the virtual tour! | keida84 Thu Sep 27, 2007 21:19 UTC
I will be here in a week, yipee! Thanks for signing the other postcard at the meeting. It is a mirror image of the one you sent me. Portsmouth looks like a great place for a meeting. Love you, KK |
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