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[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Japanese spy photos of US Navy ships taken before the attack on Pearl Harbor

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USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor

Here’s a unique exhibit at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum:  Japanese spy photos of US Navy ships taken before the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of the pictures is of the USS Arizona, which was sunk during the sneak attack on December 7th, 1941. The ship lies submerged in the harbor today and is the final resting place for 1,102 American Sailors and Marines out of the 1,177 killed on board the USS Arizona that fateful day.

 

 

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The Varnum Continentals are committed to the preservation of the historic heritage of our community, our state, and our nation. Please take a virtual tour of our museums to learn more about our mission to encourage patriotism. You can participate with us through active membership and/or philanthropic support in our non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Museum tours are welcomed and our facilities may be rented for suitable events.

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The Varnum Continentals are committed to encourage patriotism through the Varnum Armory Museum, the Continental Militia, and the James Mitchell Varnum House and thus to preserve, support, and communicate the military history of our community, our state, and our nation.

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