Rare Pearl Harbor Navy Logbook Recovered & Available

Thanks to an historically-conscious couple in California, the Pearl Harbor Navy (PHNY) Logbook from March 1941-June 1942 —which records and documents the December 7, 1941 attack as it occurred— was recovered by the U.S. government, resides in the National Archives and is now available to the American people.

Read About The Recovery Efforts In The Washington Post

The devastating attack of December 7, 1941 by Japan brought the United States into World War II; a lesser-known, second attack on Pearl Harbor on March 4, 1942, known as Operation K is also recorded in this logbook, as is the repair of the USS Yorktown (CV 5) following the Battle of Coral Sea.

Entries from Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Pearl Harbor Navy Yard Logbook, December 6-7, 1941. NAID: 552663772

19th Amendment

Today in history:  105 years ago —on August 18, 1920— the 19th amendmentwas ratified. The 19th amendment legally guarantees all American women the right to vote. Achieving this historic milestone required decades of advocacy, which will be explained and documented in the National Archives’ upcoming new museum experience, The American Story, set to open on October 23, 2025 at the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C. 

Joint Resolution of Congress proposing a constitutional amendment extending the right of suffrage to women. NAID: 596314

Ford Trivia Night

All are invited to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET, for Ford After Five: Trivia Night! Enjoy rounds of themed trivia covering history and pop culture with fun audio and visual clues with Matt Eickhoff of Here’s Your Host! The games will be played in teams (up to four members) so come with a group or join a team on the spot.

Click here to register for this free event.

Ford After Five Trivia Night Flyer