Once again, we would sincerely like to thank all those that followed along today. In doing so, you have honored not only the officers and men of USS Arizona, but all those at Pearl Harbor and on O‘ahu on that fateful day in 1941. Aloha from Pearl Harbor, Hawai‘i.
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We are dismayed at the lack sensitivity to those lives lost on December 7, 1941 by a candidate for President. These attacks that caused thousands of deaths have no place in this type of political discourse.
Remember that time Pearl Harbor was bombed and FDR called the Emperor of Japan? Or the time the Twin Towers were struck and Bush ringed Osama Bin Laden? No? I don’t either. So why’d
@realDonaldTrump
call Putin after the Mueller Report was released?
#CommanderInCheat
Good evening from Pearl Harbor, Hawai‘i. We are honored once again that so many are following along. In doing so, we remember the USS Arizona, her crew and all those present on Oahu on Dec. 7, 1941. We continue with the pre-attack 24 hour timeline.
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Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Pause and remember those lives lost on what would become a "Date which will live in infamy".
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Good morning from the USS Arizona Memorial. Pearl Harbor is peaceful this morning just as it was 82 years ago. 24 hours later the United States would be at war.
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It is with profound sadness that we report that Lou Conter, the last survivor of the USS Arizona has passed away at his home in Grass Valley, California. Surrounded by family in his final hours, Lou lived a long and distinguished life. Fair winds and following seas Lou. 🇺🇸⚓️
One of the more beautiful photos of USS Arizona is this colorized version of the ship sailing up the East River in New York City after her completion.
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It is with tremendous sorrow that we share the passing of USS Arizona survivor Howard Kenton “Ken” Potts.
Ken enlisted in the Navy in 1939 and reported for duty aboard USS Arizona.
Fair winds and following seas Mr. Potts. A grateful nation honors you. 🇺🇸⚓️
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Good evening from Pearl Harbor on this December 6th evening. As we approach the 82nd Anniversary of the attack, let us be reminded of all those in 1941, who witnessed their last full day of life and of those lives that would change forever.
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Just as the crews aboard ship did across the harbor in 1941, we now retire for the evening. Tomorrow is December 7th. Goodnight from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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Good evening from Pearl Harbor on this December 6th evening. As we approach the 79th Anniversary of the attack, let us be reminded of all those in 1941, who witnessed their last full day of life and of those lives that would change forever.
#PearlHarbor79
We would sincerely like to thank all those that followed along today. In doing so, you have honored not only the officers and men of USS Arizona, but all those at Pearl Harbor and on O‘ahu on that fateful day in 1941. Mahalo and aloha from Pearl Harbor, Hawai‘i.
#PearlHarbor81
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of USS Arizona survivor Donald Stratton. He was a Seaman First Class when stationed aboard USS Arizona on December 7, 1941. Mr. Stratton was 97 years old. Fair winds and following seas Don.
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Near the No. 3 gun turret, Lou Conter QM3c waits for colors to start aboard USS Arizona as an attacking Japanese aircraft flew by. Conter survived the attack and today he is 102 years old and is the last crewman of the USS Arizona still living.
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Good evening from Pearl Harbor on this December 6th evening. As we approach the 81st Anniversary of the attack, let us be reminded of all those in 1941, who witnessed their last full day of life and of those lives that would change forever.
#PearlHarbor81
Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Pause and remember those lives lost on what would become a "Date which will live in infamy". 🇺🇸
#PearlHarbor82
#PearlHarborRemembranceDay

Good evening from Pearl Harbor on this December 6th evening. As we approach the 80th Anniversary of the attack, let us be reminded of all those in 1941, who witnessed their last full day of life and of those lives that would change forever.
#PearlHarbor80
On December 7th near the No. 3 gun turret, Lou Conter QM3c waited for colors to start aboard USS Arizona as an attacking Japanese aircraft flew by. Today Lou is 101 years old and is one of only two living USS Arizona survivors.
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The USS Arizona Memorial with her flag at half mast. We continue now, as we tweet the events of the attack in 1941 at Pearl Harbor in real time.
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The USS Arizona Memorial with her flag at half mast. We continue now, as we tweet the events of the attack in 1941 at Pearl Harbor in real time.
#PearlHarbor78
As the sun sets at Pearl Harbor on this “Day of Infamy”, let us remember those lives lost in December 1941. And let us resolve to always keep America safe. Remember Pearl Harbor.
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Ken Potts is 101 years old and is one of just two survivors off the USS Arizona that is still with us. He served in the US Navy from 1939 to 1945 and currently resides in Provo, Utah with his wife.
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We now change our avatar to reflect the loss and destruction of our great ship. And in doing so, we continue to honor the Officers and Men lost on USS Arizona.
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Over the past weeks we surpassed 20,000 followers. By following this account you honor the Officers and Men of USS Arizona. Aloha and a grateful Mahalo to all of you.
It is 7:30am here at Pearl Harbor. 82 years ago a tranquil view of Battleship Row and Ford Island was viewed from this vantage point. But that was about to change. Today we see the USS Arizona Memorial. Pause to remember what it must have been like on Dec. 7, 1941
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PFC William Harmon enlisted in the Marines on 22 Nov. 1939 in Portland, OR. He was aboard USS Arizona as part of its Marine Detachment when he was killed. His body was considered nonrecoverable. He was 22 years old.
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A photo of USS Arizona survivor Donald Stratton in the Shrine Room at the USS Arizona Memorial that was taken by his granddaughter Nikki Stratton. A powerful image of respect for one’s shipmates that perished on December 7th.
USS Arizona as she appeared one week after the attack. The forward part of the ship was destroyed with her forward tower blackened and leaning forward.
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We would like to thank all those that followed along today. In doing so, you have honored not only the officers and men of USS Arizona, but all those at Pearl Harbor on that fateful day in 1941. Mahalo and aloha from Pearl Harbor, Hawai‘i.
#PearlHarbor78
#RememberPearlHarbor
Hubert Aaron served as a Fireman Second Class (F2c) aboard USS Arizona. Born in Arkansas, he joined the Navy in October 1940. His station was in the engine room where he was likely killed on December 7th. He had just turned 22 and his body was not recovered.
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Having enlisted in the Navy on 9 Jan. 1940, Noble Burnice Harris, Coxswain (COX) served aboard USS Arizona and was killed during the Japanese attack. Noble, along with over 1,100 of his shipmates remain entombed on the USS Arizona today.
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Earlier, during our live tweeting of the attack on Pearl Harbor as it happened in 1941, our account was suddenly restricted by
@Twitter
and no tweets were able to be sent for a period of about 8 minutes. We apologize and are looking into this.
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It is with great sadness the we report the passing of Lauren Bruner. In 1941 Lauren Bruner was a Fire Controlman 3rd Class aboard USS Arizona. His passing now leaves 3 USS Arizona survivors that are still alive. Fair winds and following seas Lauren. We have the watch.
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We would like to thank all those that followed along today. In doing so, you have honored not only the officers and men of USS Arizona, but all those at Pearl Harbor and on O‘ahu on that fateful day in 1941. Mahalo and aloha from Pearl Harbor, Hawai‘i.
#PearlHarbor80
LCDR Samuel G. Fuqua served on USS Arizona as its damage control officer. After being rendered unconscious from an explosion, he quickly organized fire fighting teams. For his leadership shown as the senior surviving officer he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
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Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Russel Fox, USMC, served as the Division Marine Officer on the staff of Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, Commander, Battleship Division One, and was the most senior Marine officer to die on board Arizona.
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Born in Kentucky in 1916, Ensign Robert Lawrence Leopold obtained a law degree from the University of Louisville in 1940. He then volunteered for the Naval Reserve Officer Training program at Northwestern University’s Chicago campus. His body was not recovered.
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PVT Kent Blake Fitzgerald from Richfield, Utah enlisted in the Marines on 17 August 1940. Fitzgerald was a gunnery private and was assigned to one of USS Arizona’s five-inch guns. He was likely near turret two when killed by a massive explosion.
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Friends, Clarence W. Lipke, Chester John Miller and Charles W. McClelland pose during Navy boot camp. The teenagers from Detroit enlisted together, even though Miller was just 15 at the time. Miller and Lipke died on the USS Arizona. McClelland survived.
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One of the more beautiful photos of USS Arizona is this colorized version of the ship sailing up the East River in New York City after her completion.
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Henry Lloyd Lee from Conway, South Carolina was a seaman first class (S1c) aboard USS Arizona. He enlisted in the Navy in November 1939 determined to make something of himself and that enlisting in the Navy was the right decision. His body was not recovered.
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We wish to thank all those who followed along today. In doing so, you honored not only the officers and men of USS Arizona, but all those at Pearl Harbor on that fateful day in 1941. Mahalo and Aloha from Pearl Harbor, Hawai‘i.
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We look forward to next year when we commemorate the 83rd Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Remember Pearl Harbor. Remember the USS Arizona.
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During the attack on the USS Arizona, Donald G. Stratton, Seaman First Class, would head towards his battle station at Arizona's No. 2 gun turret. After a massive explosion, Stratton, badly burned, would survive.🇺🇸
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To the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy our freedoms on this Memorial Day, we pause to say thank you. 🇺🇸
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On this December 6th evening, as we approach the 82nd anniversary of the attack, let us be reminded of all those in 1941, who witnessed their last full day of life and of those lives that would change forever.
#PearlHarbor82
Perhaps the most iconic photo showing the destruction of USS Arizona is further brought to life when just a little bit of color is added. One can only imagine the devastating horror aboard her as she burned for two days.
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GM3c Edward A. Smith was one of 4 men from Greene County, Illinois that served aboard the USS Arizona on December 7th.
The four had lived just eight miles apart and each of them knew one another. They would all perish together on December 7th, 1941.
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We wish to thank all those who followed along today. In doing so, you honored not only the officers and men of USS Arizona, but all those at Pearl Harbor on that fateful day in 1941. Mahalo and aloha from Pearl Harbor, Hawai‘i.
#PearlHarbor76
Frank Peter Yomine was born in Melrose Park, Illinois and was 17 years of age when enlisted in the Navy in 1940. He served as a fireman second class (F2C) aboard USS Arizona and was killed in the attack. His body was not recovered.
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Good morning from the USS Arizona Memorial. Pearl Harbor is peaceful this morning just as it was 80 years ago. 24 hours later the United States would be at war.
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The sunken USS Arizona. The upper sections including both towers and Arizona’s 16 inch guns were eventually removed. Today, very little is left above water. Notice the US Flag flying from the aft tower and today’s view of the Memorial from the same perspective.
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Floyd Arthur Wells from Fairdale, North Dakota enlisted in the Navy in April 1938 and went aboard the USS Arizona that December. He served as a Radio Man Second Class (RM2c). His body remained unidentified until 2019 when DNA was used to identify him.
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This photo taken on 10 November 1941 shows Pearl Harbor's Battleship Row and the naval air station on Ford Island. This would be the same view that high altitude Japanese bombers would have on December 7th.
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Ken Potts turns 101 today. Mr. Potts is one of two living survivors of the USS Arizona. He served in the US Navy from 1939 to 1945 and currently resides in Provo, Utah with his wife. Happy Birthday Ken! May you have a wonderful day. 🎂 🇺🇸
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It is a calm and tranquil morning as sailors across Pearl Harbor along with soldiers and airmen across the island of Oahu awake for breakfast and morning duty. It is a Sunday morning in 1941.
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We honor Ray Chavez who passed away today at the age of 106. Chavez served aboard USS Condor and was the oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. God speed Ray. Thank you for your service to our country.
William "Bill" Arthur Goodwin age 19, was a seaman second class, assigned to Division 4. During the attack he volunteered to go below to flood the rear magazine after the forward magazine had exploded. He was never seen again.
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This year we start a new series of remembrance called
#FacesOfUSSArizona
where we share some of the photos and background of the crew that served aboard USS Arizona on that fateful Sunday morning, December 7, 1941.
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Gilbert Henry Whisler, USMC, enlisted in the Marines on 11 Sept. 1940 and was a gunnery private first class when he was killed aboard the USS Arizona. Whisler’s body was recovered on 23 Dec. Today he is buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
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William Ball was born in Chickasaw County, Iowa and was a Seaman First Class aboard USS Arizona on December 7th. His brother, Fireman First Class Masten Ball was also aboard USS Arizona. Masten survived, William sadly did not.
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A view of Battleship Row from the 1010 Dock. The USS Maryland, is relatively undamaged, the USS Oklahoma has capsized, and Battleship Row with the USS Arizona on the far right is burning heavily.
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"The solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom". On this Memorial Day we honor all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. E pili mau na pomaika`i ia `oe.
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