Now 97, Navy Veteran Recalls 1941 Attack on Pearl Harbor
The young sailor watched from afar as explosions and gunfire consumed his comrades.
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Pearl Harbor Rumors Which Will Live in Infamy
A list of fact checks related to the 7 December 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese, the event that launched the United States into World War II.
Was Pearl Harbor an ‘Inside Job’?
The creator of a viral post said the meme he made was meant as nothing more than a gag for a limited audience, but some viewers took it seriously.
Did the White House Press Secretary Say That WWII Vets Upset About Japan Visit Should ‘Get Over It’?
Comments made by Josh Earnest about diplomatic relations with Japan around the 2016 anniversary of Pearl Harbor did not include a directive that veterans should "get over it."
‘Deadly Double’ Pearl Harbor Mystery Wasn’t So Mysterious After All
Two weeks before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, strange ads appeared for a game of chance called "The Deadly Double," which, some theorized later, was a coded warning.
Marine Corps’ Pearl Harbor Memorial Flags Removed at President Obama’s Request
A story about a flagpole that was removed from a Pearl Harbor memorial was blamed on President Obama nearly ten years later.
Did Joe Biden Misremember Who Attacked Pearl Harbor?
Don't believe everything you see in a meme, even supposed quotes from gaffe-prone politicians.
Is a Vintage Pearl Harbor Color Photograph Real?
A 'vintage color photograph' from 1941 showing the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was actually taken from a Hollywood film made several decades later.
Did ‘The Green Hornet’ Change Kato’s Nationality After Pearl Harbor?
The nationality of Kato, the Green Hornet's valet, was somewhat ambiguous as World War II began.
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Did Pelosi Call Social Security Recipients a ‘Burden on Society’?
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