Visitors will first watch a 23-minute documentary film on Pearl Harbor and World War II before taking a short boat trip to the USS Arizona Memorial, a 184-foot long structure that sits above the sunken battleship. Despite the number of visitors, everyone is quiet and contemplative during the tour. |
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It is an unforgettable experience to stand in the peaceful Shrine Room and study the marble plaque that lists the names of the 1,177 sailors and marines who went down with the ship. |