Post by Bugsey on Dec 7, 2008 12:35:20 GMT -5
G-D bless and NEVER FORGET.......When I think of Dec 7th, I always think of the USS Arizona, among other thoughts....USS Arizona (BB-39)
In the East River, New York City, at the time of her trials, circa mid-1916. She is accompanied by many tugs, and has small pine trees mounted in her mast tops.
On 4 March 1913, Congress authorized the construction of Arizona, the second and last of the Pennsylvania class of "super-dreadnought" battleships. Her keel was laid at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on 16 March 1914. She was launched on 19 June 1915 ..........
...and how she looks today.....
...R.I.P......Quiz
Pearl Harbor Quiz
By the Military Channel
At 7:53 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, the world changed. Take this quiz and see how much you know about the attack on Pearl Harbor.
1
Hawaii was not yet a state on Dec. 7, 1941, so no U.S. states were attacked during World War II.
a) True
b) False
2
Almost four hours before the air attack on Pearl Harbor began, a U.S. minesweeper ship reported seeing a periscope outside the mouth of the harbor. What was the name of the minesweeper?
a) USS Pivot
b) USS Condor
c) USS Hazard
d) USS Pirate
3
Which ship fired the first American shots during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
a) USS Ward
b) USS Panay
c) USS Virginia
d) USS Nevada
4
The first Japanese prisoner of war held by Americans in World War II was captured during the attack on Pearl Harbor. What was his name?
a) Kazuo Sakamaki
b) Mitsuo Fuchida
c) Oda Nobunaga
d) Matsuura Masato
5
The architect who designed the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor had been detained in an internment camp during the war.
a) True
b) False
6
How many people were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for their service during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
7
How many aircraft were destroyed during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
a) 29
b) 155
c) 188
d) 217
8
U.S. aircraft carriers were a main target for the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, but no carriers were damaged. Why not?
a) The Enterprise and Lexington were too well guarded; the Japanese couldn't get close enough.
b) Contrary to what the Japanese believed, there were no carriers assigned to the Pacific Fleet at that time.
c) The Enterprise and Lexington were both in dry dock at the time of the attack.
d) The Enterprise and Lexington were ferrying soldiers to and from Wake and Midway Islands during the attack.
9
After the attack, Congress unanimously voted to declare war on Japan.
a) True
b) False
10
Investigations conducted after the attack said U.S. commanders at Pearl Harbor were blameless and couldn't have done anything to prevent the attacks.
a) True
b) False
In the East River, New York City, at the time of her trials, circa mid-1916. She is accompanied by many tugs, and has small pine trees mounted in her mast tops.
On 4 March 1913, Congress authorized the construction of Arizona, the second and last of the Pennsylvania class of "super-dreadnought" battleships. Her keel was laid at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on 16 March 1914. She was launched on 19 June 1915 ..........
...and how she looks today........R.I.P......QuizPearl Harbor Quiz
By the Military Channel
At 7:53 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, the world changed. Take this quiz and see how much you know about the attack on Pearl Harbor.
1
Hawaii was not yet a state on Dec. 7, 1941, so no U.S. states were attacked during World War II.
a) True
b) False
2
Almost four hours before the air attack on Pearl Harbor began, a U.S. minesweeper ship reported seeing a periscope outside the mouth of the harbor. What was the name of the minesweeper?
a) USS Pivot
b) USS Condor
c) USS Hazard
d) USS Pirate
3
Which ship fired the first American shots during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
a) USS Ward
b) USS Panay
c) USS Virginia
d) USS Nevada
4
The first Japanese prisoner of war held by Americans in World War II was captured during the attack on Pearl Harbor. What was his name?
a) Kazuo Sakamaki
b) Mitsuo Fuchida
c) Oda Nobunaga
d) Matsuura Masato
5
The architect who designed the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor had been detained in an internment camp during the war.
a) True
b) False
6
How many people were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for their service during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
7
How many aircraft were destroyed during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
a) 29
b) 155
c) 188
d) 217
8
U.S. aircraft carriers were a main target for the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, but no carriers were damaged. Why not?
a) The Enterprise and Lexington were too well guarded; the Japanese couldn't get close enough.
b) Contrary to what the Japanese believed, there were no carriers assigned to the Pacific Fleet at that time.
c) The Enterprise and Lexington were both in dry dock at the time of the attack.
d) The Enterprise and Lexington were ferrying soldiers to and from Wake and Midway Islands during the attack.
9
After the attack, Congress unanimously voted to declare war on Japan.
a) True
b) False
10
Investigations conducted after the attack said U.S. commanders at Pearl Harbor were blameless and couldn't have done anything to prevent the attacks.
a) True
b) False