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Why did the US consider Pearl Harbor a “safe” place for a naval base?

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Pearl Harbor was seen as one of the best harbors in the Pacific Ocean. It had the most natural resources and it was the biggest harbor in the area. It was also used as a coaling/refueling station before it was a naval base.
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