Pearl Harbor // The History
By // Jasmine Corlew
The History //
There's a lot if history behind the monument . The first is to remember those who were killed during the attack of Pearl Harbor . The attack of Pearl Harbor happened on December 7 , 1941 . The Japanese attacked the base at Pearl Harbor . It sunk the USS Arizona , along with damaging more ships , and killing thousands .
Characteristics //
There are many characteristics to this monument . The building its self is long and white .(pictures from the internet) It is built over the USS Arizona . The USS Arizona is built perpendicular to the building . There are parts if it sticking out of the top of the water . There is oil leaking from the ship and it makes the surrounding water colorful .
Reasons it was built //
There are many reasons why this was built . The first is to remember those who died during the attack of Pearl Harbor . The next is to help the next generations to learn a pit what happened during the attack . The last is to be able to see the sunken USS Arizona .