On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on US military installations in Hawaii, killing and injuring thousands. The attack was a response to the US embargo on Japan’s expansion in Asia. Japan believed that destroying the US Pacific Fleet would give them a decisive victory and demoralize the American people. However, the attack […]
Safe haven laws in the US allow parents to leave unharmed babies or young children in places like police stations or hospitals without being prosecuted for child neglect. These laws were established due to the tragic upsurge in infant abandonment and infanticide, and states that have enacted these laws see a reduction in cases of […]
Pearl Harbor is a US Navy base in Hawaii that was attacked by Japan in 1941, killing 2,350 people and launching the US into WWII. The base was established by the US Army and is now home to the Pacific Fleet. Visitors can visit the USS Arizona Memorial. The attack triggered anti-Japanese sentiment and President […]
A harbor pilot is a boat pilot with specialized knowledge of a specific port or port. They are needed to direct large ships into a harbor where there are specific deep water channels surrounded by shallow planes. Becoming a harbor pilot does not require a specific type of degree, just a large amount of experience […]
