Held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa in Waikiki, this commemorative event, presented by the National Park Service and the Arizona Memorial Museum Association, will feature discussions and analyses by noted historians, authors, and American and Japanese veterans of the attack.

Open to the public, this unique retrospective offers a rare opportunity to hear from top scholars on the subject, as well as survivors. Featured at the conference will be a variety of in-depth discussion sessions on various topics.

A detailed examination of the near destruction of the Pacific Fleet; the Admiral Kimmel and General Short controversy; American and Japanese aviator experiences; the USS Ward incident and discovery of the Japanese midget sub; current research on the USS Arizona, and radar use in Hawaii during the conflict are just a few examples.

Optional activities for conference attendees will include a narrated bus tour through the major attack sites on Oahu and a rare opportunity to meet Pearl Harbor Survivors and the Nation's renowned historians and authors at an exclusive "Meet the Speakers" reception.

Conference attendees are encouraged to register and book travel arrangements early. For Conference information and registration, call 1-888-485-1941 or visit www.arizonamemorial.org.

Conference cost is $25 and includes an opening reception and the seminar sessions. Pearl Harbor Survivors and one guest are welcome to attend the seminar sessions at no charge. The optional Attack Site Bus Tour and Luncheon is $67.50 and the Meet the Speakers Reception is $25.

"The attack on Pearl Harbor was a pivotal event in America's history," said Doug Lentz, National Park Service Superintendent, USS Arizona Memorial. "During the war years, 'Remember Pearl Harbor' became the battle cry of our nation and united our country against the enemies of the United States. Today, 'Remember Pearl Harbor' has taken on a different meaning as the foundation of this years 65th Pearl Harbor commemorative theme, 'A Nation Remembers.' Once again, as a nation we are united, however this time, united to reflect on lessons learned and to stand in awe of our WWII veterans -- the Greatest Generation."

The conference will serve as a kick off to a myriad of special events planned to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Additional events include:

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