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Honolulu, Hawaii
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The memorial is constructed above the remains of the USS Arizona, which was sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and serves as a resting place for over 1,100 sailors and Marines.
The memorial was designed by Austrian-born architect Alfred Preis, who was interned as an enemy alien during World War II.
Visitors must take a shuttle boat operated by the National Park Service to reach the memorial, which is located in Pearl Harbor.
The memorial is part of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, which includes other historic sites like the Battleship Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum.
The memorial was officially dedicated on Memorial Day, May 30, 1962, and has since become a symbol of remembrance for those who lost their lives during the Pearl Harbor attack.
The site attracts over 1.8 million visitors each year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Hawaii.
The memorial was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1989, recognizing its significance in American history.
The structure features an open-air design with a concave roof, symbolizing the defeat and eventual victory of the United States in World War II.
