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Why Pearl Harbor?
Defense Media Activity - Navy Production Division
Sept. 29, 2016 | 0:19
"Naval History and Heritage Command historian Robert Cressman discusses Japan’s strategic objective for the attack on Pearl Harbor. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and is an opportunity to honor our past and reflect on the courage and sacrifice of our American service members and civilians at Oahu on Dec. 7, 1941.

For more information about Pearl Harbor, visit www.history.navy.mil/wwii."
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