Thick black smoke billows from the forward superstructure of the USS Arizona as it sinks into the waters of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The devastating Japanese attack left the battleship in ruins, claiming the lives of 1,177 crew members. The inferno rages as twisted metal and broken structures collapse into the sea, marking one of the darkest days in American history. This tragedy propelled the United States into World War II, forever changing the course of global events.

Take a trip down memory lane with this red dress printed with white palm leaves! 🌴   You may remember it from the 2001 film 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒐𝒓, 🇺🇸 where Jaime King wore it as Betty Bayer, but it was first worn in the 1983 production 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒓, 🌬 where Lisa Eilbacher wore it as Madeline Henry!   Visit our website to see this dress and more gorgeous costumes in detail! 👉 http://bit.ly/PostEd048    

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Today In History Doris Miller, African American hero, U.S. naval serviceman noted for his bravery during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 1941. He was the first African American recipient of the Navy Cross for valour. Miller shot down four planes during the Pearl Harbor attack while he manned a machine-gun on this date December 7, 1941. CARTER™ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #cartermagazine #carter #dorismiller #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #history #pearlharbor #staywoke #blacktwitter https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl3Tl9bu56R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

"Reflections of..." Water reflections of Arizona Memorial in black and white. #pearlharbor #pearlharbormemorial #arizonamemorial #reflections #waterreflections #militaryhistory #wwiihistory #hawaii #pearlharborday #pearlharbordayofremembrance #blackandwhitephotography #abstract #blackandwhite #bnw #bnwphotography #nikon #nikonphotography #watersurface #whatliesbeneath @pearlharbornps @uss.arizona @blackandwhite.magazine @hawaiimagazine https://www.instagram.com/p/ClytBNruVBJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Stan Lee served in the military during World War II for three years after hearing about the attack on Pearl Harbor. #FACT