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Explosion of the USS Shaw's forward magazine during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. The Shaw was repaired and served in the Pacific through World War 2.

The Attack on Pearl Harbor

pg 159Explosions rock American base at Pearl Harbor following surprise Japanese attack, December 7, 1941.To Japan, an eventual attack on the United States, specifically on the island outpost of Hawaii, was aninevitable beginning of military action agains

Pearl Harbor in Context

Meeting of leaders in W.W.I, General Hindenburg, Kaiser William II, General Ludendorff examine maps during World War I in Germany.

Military Commanders of World War I

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6 Animals That Eat Their Mates

airplane in flight (plane, aircraft, flying)

7 Puzzling Plane Disappearances

Nelson Mandela, undated photo.

15 Nelson Mandela Quotes

Demystified - Do Lemmings Really Commit Mass Suicide? illustration

Do Lemmings Really Commit Mass Suicide?

NBA Lakers Celtics Finals Kevin Garnett shooting.

10 Great Sports Rivalries

Salem Witch Trials. Photogravure after the painting by Walter McEwen titled - The Witches - circa 1890s.

How Rye Bread May Have Caused the Salem Witch Trials

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Are the Middle East and the Near East the Same Thing?

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