These 13 Candid Photos Show What Life Was Like In Hawaii In the 1940s
History buffs, this one’s for you. There is no doubt that the Hawaiian Islands have undergone monumental changes throughout the years. Life in Hawaii in the 1940s, in particular, was drastically different than it is today. Not only was World War II in full effect after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor but Hawaii was an American territory, not a state. Taken during the 1940s, these 13 photographs will give you a glimpse into this decade of uncertainty. Ready to take a step back in time?
1. The USS Yorktown receives repairs for damage sustained during the Battle of Coral Sea while sitting in Dry Dock No. 1 at the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard in May 1942. The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier left Pearl Harbor the following day in order to participate in the Battle of Midway.
A first class machinist from Ohio, Andrew S. Horn is photographed working on intricate wiring for a ship’s gun, along with R.V. Presby, a Tennessee native and first class electrician.
Have you ever seen any of these unique images before? What about the haunting footage taken during the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
