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101-year-old returns to Pearl Harbor

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How the U.S.S. St. Louis fought back on Dec. 7

The battleship USS Missouri's place in history was cemented the moment the Japanese surrendered on her deck, ending World War Two. Lesser known is another ship baring an even more familiar name.
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Robert Coles returns home to Machias

<p>We are happy to say that Robert Coles safely returned home to Maine Sunday.</p>
Pearl Harbor

Robert Coles returns home to Machias

<p>We are happy to say that Robert Coles safely returned home to Maine Sunday.</p>
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Humbling ceremony for Coles, other Pearl Harbor survivors
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Humbling ceremony for Coles, other Pearl Harbor survivors
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WWII veteran Robert Coles relaxes, speaks with fellow survivors before heading to Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor

WWII veteran Robert Coles relaxes, speaks with fellow survivors before heading to Pearl Harbor
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The Pearl Harbor: A date which will live in infamy

The December, 7th 1941 Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor was one of the great defining moments in history.
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East Tennessee bands taking part in Pearl Harbor 75th Commemoration

<p>They'll spend eight days in Oahu to mark 75 years since Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor.<br /> Their show is a mix of hits from that era to celebrate history.</p>
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The 15 men awarded Medals of Honor for heroism on Dec. 7th

<p>15 citation were made for the Sailors who earned the Medal of Honor for actions taken during the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor.</p>
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The story of "Battleship Row" during the attack

Before dawn on 7 December 1941, the American strategic center of gravity in the Pacific reposed in the seven battleships then moored along "Battleship Row", the six pairs of interrupted quays located along Ford Island's eastern side.