• O n Wednesday, August 29, 1945, President Truman gave out the reports of the Army and Navy Boards directed by Congress to investigate the responsibility for the great disaster of December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor. (antiwar.com)
  • The sights and sounds of December 7th, 1941, come alive on this this visit to Pearl Harbor, where you can explore at your leisure. (hollandamerica.com)
  • The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor the morning on December 7th, 1941. (ipl.org)
  • In the Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation speech given by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 8, 1941, in response to one of the most tragic days in U.S. history, to help rally the people of the United States of America to the realization of war between the Japanese and American forces. (ipl.org)
  • Attack on Pearl Harbour , like its name suggests, is an arcade-cross-WWII flight sim that gives you the ability to re-enact that fateful day on 7th December 1941 as either the US or Japanese air force. (bit-tech.net)
  • Men of the Navy Medical Department at Pearl Harbor were just as surprised as other Americans when the Japanese attacked on the morning of 7 December 1941, and, like other men of the Navy and Marine Corps at Pearl Harbor, they were momentarily stunned by the blow. (navy.mil)
  • Between 1939 and 1941 Pearl Harbor had been fortunate in receiving unusual attention from the Surgeon General and the officers who assisted him at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in making plans for the Medical Department. (navy.mil)
  • 2023 Some are flat rotis made using varied flours, including cornmeal and pearl millet . (merriam-webster.com)
  • Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times , 6 July 2023 While others in her Zimbabwean village agonize over a maize crop seemingly headed for failure, Jestina Nyamukunguvengu picks up a hoe and slices through the soil of her fields that are lush green with a pearl millet crop in the African country's arid Rushinga district. (merriam-webster.com)
  • Farai Mutsaka and Jamey Keaten, The Christian Science Monitor , 9 Feb. 2023 The area under cultivation for wheat and paddy increased, while the cultivation of coarse crops such as sorghum (jowar), pearl millet (bajra) and small millets reduced from 37.67 million hectares to 25.67 million hectares, according to a study in the Journal of Ethnic Foods. (merriam-webster.com)
  • Cultured or farmed pearls from pearl oysters and freshwater mussels make up the majority of those currently sold. (wikipedia.org)
  • The scientific name for the family of pearl-bearing oysters, Margaritiferidae comes from the Old Persian word for pearl *margārīta- which is the source of the English name Margaret. (wikipedia.org)
  • Saltwater pearls can grow in several species of marine pearl oysters in the family Pteriidae. (wikipedia.org)
  • Saltwater pearls grow within pearl oysters, family Pteriidae, which live in oceans. (wikipedia.org)
  • Saltwater pearl oysters are usually cultivated in protected lagoons or volcanic atolls. (wikipedia.org)
  • The GIA Pearl Identification & Classification Report includes all Identification Report information as well as classifications for luster, surface, nacre thickness, and matching (if applicable). (gia.edu)
  • The GIA Cultured Pearl Classification Report Includes a detailed classification of cultured pearl(s) based on the GIA 7 Pearl Value Factors™ (size, shape, color, luster, surface, nacre and matching) as well as a digital image of the submitted item(s). (gia.edu)
  • The unique luster of pearls depends upon the reflection, refraction, and diffraction of light from the translucent layers. (wikipedia.org)
  • The thinner and more numerous the layers in the pearl, the finer the luster. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most valuable pearls have a metallic, highly reflective luster. (wikipedia.org)
  • Don't miss the gift shop for one-of-a-kind mementos, books, flags flown on the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and other interesting items. (hollandamerica.com)
  • Pearl bracelets have a timeless appeal that never goes out of style, and a lustrous sheen that adds a touch of sophistication to any look. (bluenile.com)
  • Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these necklaces showcase the timeless beauty of pearls in a variety of styles. (brooksbrothers.com)
  • these are the river mussels such as the freshwater pearl mussel. (wikipedia.org)
  • These freshwater pearl mussels occur not only in hotter climates, but also in colder more temperate areas such as Scotland (where they are protected under law). (wikipedia.org)
  • On the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbour, the attack that propelled America into the Second World War, a declassified memo shows that Japanese surprise attack was expected. (telegraph.co.uk)
  • Now, on the 70th anniversary of Japan's devastating bombardment of the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, evidence has emerged showing that President Franklin D.Roosevelt was warned three days before the attack that the Japanese empire was eyeing up Hawaii with a view to "open conflict. (telegraph.co.uk)
  • Three days after the warning was delivered to the White House, hundreds of Japanese aircraft operating from six aircraft carriers unleashed a surprise strike on the US Navy's base at Pearl Harbour, wiping out American battleships, destroyers and air installations. (telegraph.co.uk)
  • But Mr Shirley said: "Based on all my research, I believe that neither Roosevelt nor anybody in his government, the Navy or the War Department knew that the Japanese were going to attack Pearl Harbour. (telegraph.co.uk)
  • Roosevelt declared war on Japan the day after the blitz on Pearl Harbour. (telegraph.co.uk)
  • Although, unlike its name suggests, the actual campaign mode takes you on a whirlwind trip, beginning with Pearl Harbour through to the end of the war. (bit-tech.net)
  • Also, as a quick note, yes, the WWII game market is over saturated and yes, undoubtedly you have played a Pearl Harbour mission several times before but I believe this is quite an innovative take on a WWII game. (bit-tech.net)
  • The Japanese campaign, titled Pearl Harbour, is more bombing based as you rip apart the American fleets - cackling as you watch them billow smoke and plunge to the depths. (bit-tech.net)
  • Unlike the heading for this section suggests, there are no Kamikazes in Attack on Pearl Harbour but as a consolidation prize, I do allow you to shriek "KAAAMMMIIKAAAZEEEE" as you plummet your plane headfirst into an American ship - for all the good that it will do. (bit-tech.net)
  • Raghav Simha, Quartz India , 17 Feb. 2021 Now it is being used to grow pearl millet . (merriam-webster.com)
  • Melanated Pearl aims to improve the critical services provided to homeless individuals and families in Clayton County, Georgia. (guidestar.org)
  • MMWR Clinical Pearls aims to inform physicians and others engaged or interested in clinical practice about recent reports and recommendations relevant to clinical practice. (cdc.gov)
  • In 1992, the Pearl Harbor Naval Complex was listed as a Superfund site by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (cdc.gov)
  • Because of the great concentration of naval personnel and the activities of the Fleet in the Hawaiian area, the Surgeon General requested and secured permission to send out to Pearl Harbor the Navy's second Mobile Base Hospital, a type of transportable facility which was the most significant institutional organization developed by the Navy Medical Department during the pre-war emergency. (navy.mil)
  • Pearl is the quickest way to see your reflection, with just a tap in your menubar. (macupdate.com)
  • Released in 1993, Pearl Jam's second album, Vs. , sold over 950,000 copies in its first week of release, setting the record for most copies of an album sold in its first week of release at the time. (wikipedia.org)
  • From classic Akoya pearl bracelets to modern and colorful Tahitian pearl bracelets, we're sure to have exquisite cultured pearls that suit your taste. (bluenile.com)
  • Our Freshwater, Akoya, Tahitian, and South Sea pearl stud earring collections offer a style for everyone, each meeting our exceptional quality standards. (bluenile.com)
  • Marianna Cerini, Condé Nast Traveler , 26 Oct. 2022 In the Sahel-Sudan (south of the Sahara), pearl millet -which originates from an area that includes Mali and Mauritania-and guinea corn (sorghum) are the traditional staple ingredients for food, drinks (kunu), and beer (burukutu and pito). (merriam-webster.com)
  • 2022 His team's research ultimately found that urine, either with animal manure or alone, increased yields of pearl millet , the staple crop, by about 30 percent. (merriam-webster.com)
  • Among the most popular styles of pearl necklaces include classic single-strand designs, bold double-strand bracelets, pearl bangles, pearl cuffs and Tahitian cultured pearl bracelets in hues of green, blue and gray. (bluenile.com)
  • All shelled mollusks can, by natural processes, produce some kind of "pearl" when an irritating microscopic object becomes trapped within its mantle folds, but the great majority of these "pearls" are not valued as gemstones. (wikipedia.org)
  • Conclusions: Scanning electron microscopic analysis revealed that the enamel pearls were similar to coronal enamel. (bvsalud.org)
  • For example, the clean and simple look of freshwater cultured pearl necklaces can dress up your favorite pair of jeans or act as a subtle complement to your go-to little black dress. (bluenile.com)
  • From classic single pearl necklaces to intricate chain designs and elegant three-rope necklaces, each piece is a testament to the natural allure of pearls. (brooksbrothers.com)
  • Our unique pearl necklaces are perfect for adding a touch of sophistication and elegance to any outfit, whether it's for a special occasion or everyday wear. (brooksbrothers.com)
  • Freshwater and saltwater pearls may sometimes look quite similar, but they come from different sources. (wikipedia.org)
  • Discover other properties in Paarl that offer a similar experience and ambiance to Afrika-Pearl. (hotelscombined.com)
  • Find similar words to pearl ash using the buttons below. (yourdictionary.com)
  • Thus, the term 'conodont pearl' encompasses confusingly similar objects deriving from different organisms and/or processes, and only careful analysis can reveal their individual origin. (lu.se)
  • From classic shapes to creative twists, our impeccably crafted collection of pearl earrings invites you to make your own rules. (tiffany.com)
  • Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pearl%20millet. (merriam-webster.com)
  • The ideal pearl is perfectly round and smooth, but many other shapes, known as baroque pearls, can occur. (wikipedia.org)
  • Explore the most appealing deals available for Afrika-Pearl, ensuring you get the best value for your stay. (hotelscombined.com)
  • Stephanie Bailey, CNN , 13 Aug. 2020 Rich ghee and sweet jowar (sorghum), nutty bajra ( pearl millet ) and earthy lentils, all rendered in tantalizing dals and curries. (merriam-webster.com)
  • That said, it's a little surprising how well the formula holds up in Diamond and Pearl, which is a testament to the strong fundamentals of the series as well as the quality of the execution. (gamespot.com)
  • Approaching the main gate of Pearl Harbor, I saw flying bullets hitting the road here and there. (honoluluadvertiser.com)
  • The second blunder was the bottling of the fleet in Pearl Harbor. (antiwar.com)
  • It was Roosevelt who bottled the fleet in Pearl Harbor. (antiwar.com)
  • Instead, Roosevelt ordered that the fleet in Pearl Harbor be weakened instead of strengthened, as mentioned above. (ipl.org)
  • A nacreous pearl is made from layers of nacre, by the same living process as is used in the secretion of the mother of pearl which lines the shell. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pearl Comfort Sydenstricker was born in Hillsboro, West Virginia to Caroline and Absalom Sydenstricker, both southern Presbyterian missionaries. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • President Franklin Delano Roosevelt implores the citizens to issue a declaration of war on Japan during his Pearl Harbor speech to the people concerning the attack. (ipl.org)
  • Roosevelt opens his Pearl Harbor speech to the people by reiterating that the United States were undoubtedly peaceful towards the Japanese and Japan's staggering and completely intentional attack was completely unwarranted. (ipl.org)
  • Maybe because of the sometimes meditative pacing or the subject matter Girl with a Pearl Earring won't appeal to all. (metacritic.com)
  • Alternatively, South Sea cultured pearl bracelets have a stand-out style perfect for a night on the town, especially in a multi-strand design. (bluenile.com)
  • Discover the perfect pearl necklace that reflects your individual style and enhances your personal charm. (brooksbrothers.com)
  • The English word pearl comes from the French perle, originally from the Latin perna 'leg', after the ham- or mutton leg-shaped bivalve. (wikipedia.org)
  • The small family then moved to Nanjing, where Pearl taught English literature at the University of Nanking. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Imitation pearls are also widely sold in inexpensive jewelry. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pearls have been harvested and cultivated primarily for use in jewelry, but in the past were also used to adorn clothing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Put in plain terms the tragedy of Pearl Harbor was the dark fruit of three incredible blunders. (antiwar.com)
  • Formed after the demise of Gossard and Ament's previous band, Mother Love Bone , Pearl Jam broke into the mainstream with their debut album, Ten , in 1991. (wikipedia.org)
  • GIA Pearl Reports offer thorough, unbiased analysis in an easy-to-understand format. (gia.edu)
  • The GIA Pearl Identification Report details the quantity, weight, shape, color, identity (natural or cultured), mollusk (when determinable) they originated from, the environment they formed within (saltwater or freshwater), and any detectable treatments. (gia.edu)
  • The finest quality of natural pearls have been highly valued as gemstones and objects of beauty for many centuries. (wikipedia.org)
  • These wild pearls are referred to as natural pearls. (wikipedia.org)
  • Natural (or wild) pearls, formed without human intervention, are very rare. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cultured pearls are formed in pearl farms, using human intervention as well as natural processes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Diamond and Pearl do what the Pokémon franchise has always done best--deliver an accessible and highly addictive role-playing game experience. (gamespot.com)
  • Much to the delight of Pokémaniacs the world over, Nintendo and Game Freak have finally brought a proper Pokémon game to the Nintendo DS with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, and it delivers much of what a fan would desire-a richer, more detailed presentation, the ability to battle and trade Pokémon over the Internet, and of course, more than 100 brand-new Pokémon to collect. (gamespot.com)
  • Like any of the core Pokémon games released since the original Red and Blue hit in 1999, Diamond and Pearl offer some nice upgrades, but if you didn't like Pokémon then, you probably won't care for it now. (gamespot.com)
  • Sticking to the script, Diamond and Pearl start out the same as any other Pokémon game, and though the specifics are different, the story plays out in a familiar fashion. (gamespot.com)
  • And, in the tradition of the nefarious Team Rocket, Diamond and Pearl introduce the shadowy and oddly self-righteous Team Galactic, a new Pokémon-obsessed organization for you to square off with. (gamespot.com)
  • They won't dazzle you with the complexity or originality of their storytelling, but Diamond and Pearl are still packed with lots of sharp writing. (gamespot.com)
  • The only difference between Diamond and Pearl is the Pokémon contained within each game. (gamespot.com)
  • With the addition of 107 brand-new Pokémon, Diamond and Pearl raise the grand total of Pokémon to capture to well over 480. (gamespot.com)
  • Girl with a Pearl Earring seemed like a very interesting film, a great cast, a strong film composer such as Alexandre Desplat and of course a film that uses paintings. (metacritic.com)
  • The Best use of Rhetoric The Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation and the Address to Congress on Women's Suffrage are both great examples of ethos, pathos, and logos. (ipl.org)
  • Results: Seventy-one enamel pearls were identified on third molar root. (bvsalud.org)
  • Pearl Magazine focuses on beauty, health, leadership for women. (magcloud.com)
  • Pearl Magazine is a lifestyle magazine for women focused on beauty, fashion and leadership. (magcloud.com)
  • I turned on the radio and heard the calling of all Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard workers to report to work immediately. (honoluluadvertiser.com)
  • My father, Julio DeCastro (see Navy report from Shop 11 on Page 9), dropped off my mother and sister and left home to report to Pearl Harbor. (honoluluadvertiser.com)
  • A 2005 ATSDR report on the Pearl Harbor Naval Complex addressed multiple issues, including whether chemical releases at various locations could have contaminated drinking water, possibly harming people's health. (cdc.gov)
  • Because pearls are made primarily of calcium carbonate, they can be dissolved in vinegar. (wikipedia.org)
  • When the facilities of the Pearl Harbor hospital had become overcrowded in 1940, every effort had been made to add to the bed capacity, equipment, supplies, and personnel of the Hawaiian area. (navy.mil)
  • Later in life, Pearl Buck became an extremely passionate activist for human rights, and she diverted much of her energies towards activism. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of enamel pearls in extracted human molars and characterize their structures using light and scanning electron microscopy. (bvsalud.org)
  • Fifteen human molars with enamel pearls were embedded in acrylic resin and observed by light microscopy. (bvsalud.org)
  • These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'pearl millet. (merriam-webster.com)
  • Freshwater pearls grow within certain (but by no means all) species of freshwater mussels in the order Unionida, the families Unionidae and Margaritiferidae. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pearl Jam had sold more than 85 million albums worldwide by 2018, including nearly 32 million albums in the United States by 2012, [4] making them one of the best-selling bands of all time . (wikipedia.org)
  • Rhetorical devices is used significantly through both text, Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation, and A Fable for Tomorrow. (ipl.org)
  • Our study indicates that haze significantly increased mortality risk in the Pearl River Delta . (bvsalud.org)
  • Pearls can be spent in the Pearl Shop which contains cosmetic and convenience items. (xbox.com)
  • So if you want to find out more about Flynn, his contribution to Pearl Harbor revisionism, and the significance of Flynn's work in relation to later revelations, check out his column, here . (antiwar.com)
  • Once you're at Pearl Harbor, your tour guide will escort you into the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center and brief you on all the activities in the park, including the center's many exhibits, multimedia re-enactments and replicas, the Road to War Museum, the Attack Gallery and free time on the park grounds. (hollandamerica.com)
  • The Arizona Memorial experience is 75-minutes long, and your time at Pearl Harbor is three hours (all free time). (hollandamerica.com)
  • During the drive to Pearl Harbor, your tour guide sets the stage on the history of this historical attraction and points out significant places along the way. (hollandamerica.com)
  • A pearl is a hard, glistening object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusk or another animal, such as fossil conulariids. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pearls are relatively soft gems, but, with some careful wear and thoughtful care, pearl bracelets can be worn every day. (bluenile.com)
  • for many centuries, this was the only way pearls were obtained, and why pearls fetched such extraordinary prices in the past. (wikipedia.org)