U.S.S. Arizona Memorial

U.S.S. Arizona Memorial

The memorial, dedicated in 1962, spans the sunken hull of the battleship Arizona without touching it. The Navy stipulated that the memorial be in the form of a bridge floating above the ship and accommodate 200 people.

Since it opened in 1980, the National Park Service has operated the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center associated with the memorial. Historical information about the attack, boat access to the memorial, and general visitor services are available at the center.

There are three main parts to the national memorial: entry, assembly room, and shrine. The national memorial was designed by Honolulu architect Alfred Preis. The 184 ft. long structure has two peaks at each end connected by a sag in the center of the structure.

It represents the height of American pride before the war, the sudden depression of a nation after the attack and the rise of American power to new heights after the war.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower approved the creation of the National Memorial in 1958. It was dedicated on May 30, 1962 (Memorial Day).

Location

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
USA

Getting There

The U.S.S. Arizona Memorial is located in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Here are the directions to get there:

By car: The address for the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818. From Waikiki, take the H-1 Freeway West and take Exit 15A toward Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Continue straight on Kamehameha Highway until you reach the visitor center.

By bus: The #20, #42, #62, and #72 bus routes all stop at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

By tour: There are many tour companies that offer trips to Pearl Harbor and the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial.

Note: Due to security measures, there are restrictions on what you can bring into Pearl Harbor. Check the National Park Service website for the latest information on prohibited items.

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