The Forgotten Civilian Pilots Who Faced Japanese Fighters at Pearl Harbor
The first American planes to come in contact with the Japanese fighters were small, unarmed civilian aircraft. Some of the planes never made it back.
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Considering History: Pearl Harbor, the Hawaii Territorial Guard, and the Best of America
Ben Railton discusses the crucial work of the Hawaii Territorial Guard, from the capture of the first Japanese prisoner of war after Pearl Harbor, to the eventual formation of the Varsity Victory Volunteers.
The Saturday Evening Podcast: The Days Before Pearl Harbor
The attitude of pre-World War II America was quite different from the heroic era of the war years. The U.S. was still a modest, isolationist nation, with limited industry, a tiny army, and the hope that, by minding its own business, it could remain untouched by war. This podcast looks at those times as they were reflected in the pages of The Saturday Evening Post.
Pearl Harbor Remembered: I Fly for Vengeance
A pilot who accidentally got caught in the air war above Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, shares his thrilling first-person account.
Before Pearl Harbor: America’s Responsibility
The views presented in the Post reflected, and frequently guided, American opinion. As war was declared in Europe in 1939, the Post was ambivalent about intervention. But that perspective began to evolve over the next two years in the face of Japanese and German aggression.
American Life after Pearl Harbor
Americans tell their personal and family stories about how life changed after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Do you have a story to share?
Pearl Harbor
For immediate release Contact: Kevin Asselin, 317-634-1100 [email protected] Collector’s Edition The latest special issue from The Saturday Evening Post commemorates the 75th anniversary of the surprise attack on our shores, December 7, 1941. Taken from the pages of America’s most popular magazine, Pearl Harbor will bring to life the “date which will live in infamy,” […]
Not So Neutral: America’s War Efforts before Pearl Harbor
In November 1941, Demaree Bess argued that it was time for Americans to stop pretending that we were staying out of the war in Europe, because we were already deeply involved.
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Share your memories and family stories of how life changed after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Patsy Mink’s Battle for Fundamental Human Rights
The first Asian American woman to hold a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives fought for what she argued were the most basic needs of our society.
Considering History: The Soldiers of the Aloha Team Took Baseball by Storm
During World War II, a group of Japanese Americans in Hawaii joined the army and formed the Aloha Team, one of the best baseball teams in the armed forces.
Considering History: Jackie Robinson, Japanese Americans, and the Best of American Sports and Community
Jackie Robinson can help us better remember a largely forgotten teammate and childhood friend, Shigeo “Shig” Takayama, and the connections between African American and Japanese American baseball.
The Ritchie Boys: The Allies’ Secret Weapon
Camp Ritchie’s clandestine training transformed Jewish immigrants into one of America’s most effective intelligence forces.
News of the Week: 100 Rules for Living, Pop-Down Trees, and Cookie Cutter Cookies
In the news of the week ending December 5, 2025, are a new book by Dick Van Dyke, instant Christmas trees, and delicious cookie cutter recipes.
Defining the Decades — Part 2: 1930, 1940, and 1950
Our look at the decades of the 1900s continues with a decade of struggle, a second World War, and TV’s Golden Age.
Considering History: The U.S.S. Indianapolis, Jaws, and the Human Horrors of War
Just before the end of World War II, an American cruiser on a secret mission experienced one of the ghastliest naval disasters in U.S. history. But it was only 30 years later, when the movie Jaws was released, that the true horrors of the U.S.S. Indianapolis were revealed in one of the greatest monologues ever.