World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Hawaii/Alaska/California

USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
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World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument is a US national monument protecting the various sites associated with US engagement in World War II. The monument is spread over three states covering nine different sites:
USS Arizona Memorial
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The sites in Hawaii are all related to the Attack on Peral Harbor. The sites in Alaska included the only land battle site between the United States and the Empire of Japan, and sites of Japanese occupation of US soil. The Tule Lake Segregation Center was an internment camp used to segregate Japanese American during World War II.

The World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument was proclaimed by President George W Bush on 5 December, 2008. It covers a total area of 6,310 acres (25.5 sq km).

Visiting World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Hawaii

This national monument is spread over three different states. The main site can be considered at the USS Arizona Memorial, which also includes the visitor center.

Tule Lake Segregation Center, California
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