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Documenting History

Dec. 7, 1941 is a day forever etched into America's subconscious. It has been more than 60 years since the Japanese navy attacked Pearl Harbor. Now, the ( Day of Infamy Exhibit ) online commemorates the tragic event. East Carolina University posted the online exhibit of documents and photos. You can browse seven categories: War Begins, First Reactions, Second Wave, Striking Back, Smaller Ships, News Spreads and Looking Back. Together, the categories tell the story of the Pearl Harbor attack. You'll view maps, read oral histories and biographies, learn how the US military reacted during that chaotic time and see images of the ships attacked and the men who served aboard them. Links allow you to search by keyword, or you can browse a complete list of the exhibit's items.

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Pearl Treasures
Day of Infamy Exhibit
East Carolina University’s digital collection of Pearl Harbor documents will transport you back to Dec. 7, 1941. Read telegrams, handwritten letters, interview transcriptions and more. Whether you have a loved one who lost his life at Pearl Harbor or remember hearing the news of the attack, this site is sure to take you on a drive down memory lane.
The address: www.lib.ecu.edu/SpclColl/showcase

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