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Discover the Events of Pearl Harbor in New Exhibit at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum 

For Immediate Release:  Oct. 29, 2018

The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is proud to host “Pearl Harbor,” a special exhibit examining the historical impact of the Japanese attack against the United States. The exhibit will be showcased at the Museum Nov. 5 through Jan. 4, 2019.  

“The attack on Pearl Harbor was a national tragedy that continues to live in infamy,” said Scott Cumm, museum manager of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum. “The exhibit honors the thousands of lives lost during the attack and features recovered artifacts, military uniforms and much more.”

On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, a fleet of Japanese aircraft carriers unleashed a surprise attack on a U.S. naval fleet in Oahu, Hawaii. More than 2,300 Americans were lost during the attack, prompting the nation to declare war on the Empire of Japan on Dec. 8, 1941, and planting the seeds for World War II. Germany and its axis partners declared war on the U.S. three days later. On Sept. 2, 1945, the Japanese surrendered on the deck of the Battleship U.S.S. Missouri ending World War II.

Among the featured artifacts in the “Pearl Harbor” exhibit is a Domain of Neptune’s Rex Certificate. Prior to World War II, world travel was considered an adventure, and crossing the equator was marked as a major event. This celebrated ritual became known by the U.S. and British navies as Neptunus Rex, evolving into a rite of passage for sailors. The exhibit also features a Shellback certificate for Seaman A.D. Burdette dated Jan. 24, 1921, while aboard the U.S.S. Oklahoma, along with original newspapers, maps, ship models and other items.

“Our nation’s response to the events of Pearl Harbor revealed the patriotism that continues to distinguish the U.S. as one of the greatest forces on earth,” said Cumm. “We encourage attendees to visit the Museum and learn how the events of this day forever changed our country.”
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The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum was created as a historical foundation dedicated to telling the story of the United States military and education. Its mission is to advance the development of this world class leadership training institution and museum. For more information, visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.
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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
507 S. Main Street
PO Box 222
Hobart, Oklahoma 73651

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