Interview with Mary Schandua, a riveter for the Boeing Company during World War II. Florence Reeves also participates in the interview. She began working for the Boeing Company as a riveter in Seattle after she married her husband John, who was in the service. She assembled wing sections on aircraft.

Interview with Arwin Bowden, a marine during World War II. He begins by discussing his training in San Diego and New Zealand before the Battle of Tarawa. He describes being wounded in the battle, the casualties he saw, and being shipped back to Pearl Harbor for treatment before joining the battle of Saipan. He describes ancedotes about Japanese killing themselves rather than surrendering, eating food from a garden watered from rainwater running down from outhouses, the wages he made, and the time he had leave.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe where she asks for more information about the Air Medal that he sent to her and describes the reactions of their friends. She also updates him about the various things that she has sent him or received, and describes the friends that she has been spending time with.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing how good the mail service is, receiving news about the French warfront from J.D., and his joy at Catherine getting a raise.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, the things he can get at the post exchange, looking forward to the fruit cake that Tooter is sending, and being glad to hear that his mother's health has not worsened.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing attending a lecture about the poll tax, ordering his ballot, and reading books from the library in lieu of playing cards with other members of his squadron.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing having his shoes repaired, seeing John Mendoza's youngest son, buying stationery, and missing her.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing playing an early morning game of poker, playing work up (a version of baseball with fewer players), and the weather.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, being glad that Dan could come home for the holidays, enjoying the note he received from their pets, and Pat sending him the book "Texas Brags," which he is enjoying.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including painting the kitchen, a potential trip to Gonzales with Sue Merle, and driving Mr. Davis' car.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her joy at finally receiving a letter from him, and her excitement at the pink sweater he intends to send. Catherine also shares news from home, including plans to play penny anti with Dan Jr., Bea, Joe, Evelyn, and Missie, and another flying lesson in the afternoon.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the printing of his accomplishments in the newspaper, the damage done to the watch he mailed to her, a request that he tell her how much money he has, and John Weston and Baby's recent marriage.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Emma having poison ivy, an unpleasant chat with Baker and Nell, and the weather.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including that she is not going home for the weekend, plans to go Christmas shopping, the weather, and that she has been having little spats with Mr. Davis.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Arwin Bowden. He begins by discussing his training in San Diego and New Zealand before the Battle of Tarawa. He describes being wounded in the battle, the casualties he saw and being shipped back to Pearl Harbor for treatment, then joining the battle of Saipan. He ancedotes about Japanese killing themselves rather than surrendering, eating food from a garden watered from rainwater running down from outhouses, the wages he made and the time he had leave.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Commander Hal Lamar. He discusses his childhood, what led him to join the Naval Academy and how he became an aide to Admiral Chester A. Nimitz. He describes his time working with Admiral Nimitz and his experiences in the Navy during World War Two and what he did after the war.

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "December 7, 1941": Part One: The Gathering Storm, discussing the events leading to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. This video features several clips of exhibits, the museum, and panelists prior to the symposium.

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "December 7, 1941": Part One: The Gathering Storm, discussing the events leading to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. This video features several clips of exhibits, the museum, and panelists prior to the symposium.

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "December 7, 1941": Part One: The Gathering Storm, discussing the events leading to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. This video features clips of panelists and attendees prior to the symposium, as well as Bruce Smith's welcome speech regarding the symposium and exhibit opening and following speakers. The speakers include Dr. Jerry Kelly, Helen Springall, Joe Foss, Bill Bower and John Smith.

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "December 7, 1941": Part One: The Gathering Storm, discussing the events leading to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. This video contains clips of book sales, the preparation of the symposium, and behind-the-scenes moments. The recording also includes interviews with Joe Foss, Marion Carl, and Hank Hise.

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "December 7, 1941": Part One: The Gathering Storm, discussing the events leading to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. This recording includes interviews with George L. Hallowell and Robert Gayler, and behind-the-scenes clips of the symposium.

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "December 7, 1941": Part One: The Gathering Storm, discussing the events leading to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. This recording contains discussions between Ralph Weymouth and Harold Buell; Mitchell Paige and Dale Brannon.

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "December 7, 1941": Part One: The Gathering Storm, discussing the events leading to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. This recording includes interviews of Shiro Ishikawa, Jack Conger; and shots of the banquet, including speeches.

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "December 7, 1941": Part One: The Gathering Storm, discussing the events leading to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. This recording includes a speech introducing and honoring Saburō Sakai.