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What was Pearl Harbor? Why is Pearl Harbor a significant place in our country?

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Pearl Harbour was the bombing of an American sea base in Asia by the Japanese in 1941 during WW2. It is important because this bring the Americans into the Second World War on the side of the Allies.
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Pearl Harbor is a U.S. naval base near Honolulu, Hawaii, that was the scene of a devastating surprise attack by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941. ... More than 2,400 Americans died in the attack, including civilians, and another 1,000 people were wounded.Feb
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