President’s Message

PRESIDENT & CEO MESSAGE

This issue’s cover story focuses on the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II commemoration events held here on September 2, 2020.

Like so many other disruptions COVID has caused, the historic ceremonies had to be scaled back. That included cancelling parades, open houses and dinners, along with visits by Mainland wartime veterans. And while those were gut wrenching decisions, the significance of the anniversary should never be forgotten. We look back at the inspiring events on board the USS Missouri on the morning of the 75th anniversary and up in the skies as vintage warbirds flew over, replicating what happened in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. Our other coverage includes a look back at the history of the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaka. And we explore the role the Pan Am Clipper played following the attack on Pearl Harbor. As this edition goes to press, we continue to monitor the pandemic which has had a severe impact on so many nonprofits and businesses in Hawaii that rely on visitors. That includes Pacific Historic Parks. The good news is that after being closed twice since March due to the pandemic, the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, home of the USS Arizona Memorial, is open. Tourism is slowly coming back with the relaxing of the quarantine rules for travelers who test negative on a COVID test before boarding a flight. We know our local and national economy has a long way to go before full recovery. So we have pivoted to bring the story of World War II in the Pacific through virtual field trips. In partnership with Timelooper, our education team is bringing historical moments to life by transporting the viewers to the past using next generation technology. Our focus will be on students, including the 40,000 who last year came to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and visited the USS Arizona Memorial, one of our country’s most iconic war graves. With COVID, Mainland and international students have scaled back travel, while Hawaii students aren’t yet allowed to board buses for field trips. We will bring the field trips to them, virtually, which has become the new norm. These field trips will help keep history alive as members of our greatest generation, men and women in the late 90’s and early 100’s, continue to slip away. With your support, we will help current and future generations never forget it was the Greatest Generation that helped beat tyranny and saved our democracy.

AILEEN UTTERDYKE President & CEO

A copy of the latest financial report, registration filed by this organization, and a description of our programs and activities may be obtained by contacting us at: Pearl Ridge Office Center; 98-211 Pali Momi Street #200-A, Aiea, Hawaii 96701 (808) 954-8777. Pacific Historic Parks was formed in Hawaii. If you are a resident of one of the following states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency:

Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration #CH17306 Georgia: A full and fair description of our programs and our financial statement summary is available upon request at our office and phone number indicated above. Maryland: For the cost of copies and postage, from the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401. Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Pacific Historic Parks may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement. Nevada: Contributions may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of sec. 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. ¤170(c). New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: Upon request, from the Attorney General Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the state. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Pacific Historic Parks may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Virginia: From the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483 or http://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/ West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Wisconsin: A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request. REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE. More information about charity state disclosures and charitable solicitation registrations.