What is the original Hawaiian name for Pearl Harbor and what does it mean?
The Hawaiians called this lagoon Wai Momi, meaning Waters of Pearl. They also named it Puuloa, which translates to long hill.
Questions about Pearl Harbor
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did the United States Navy establish a base at Pearl Harbor after the shallow entrance was deepened?
The United States Navy established a base on the island in 1899. The shallow entrance prevented large ships from entering before that year.
Who commanded American forces during the attack on Pearl Harbor on the 7th of December 1941?
Lt. Gen. Walter Short and Adm. Husband Kimmel commanded forces at the time. Both men were demoted of their full ranks shortly after the attack.
Which two military installations merged to create Joint Base Pearl Harbor, Hickam in 2010?
Pearl Harbor joined with Hickam Air Force Base to create Joint Base Pearl Harbor, Hickam. The Navy and Air Force merged their two nearby bases in 2010.
Why did the US Environmental Protection Agency add the Naval Complex to the National Priorities List on the 14th of October 1992?
Environmental contamination became an issue by the 14th of October 1992. The US Environmental Protection Agency added the Naval Complex to the National Priorities List due to this problem.