Otto's Tales: Let's Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial | PragerU Kids

hey parents before we start this episode remember that your family can enjoy hundreds of fun and educational free videos like this one for kids of all ages be sure to subscribe to get all the new shows and updates at Prager [Music] kids.com welcome to ot's taals I'm Jill and today I'm sharing a story that takes place in one of the most beautiful parts of America a place that many of you might have already visited a smidge hi you too hey what do you have here these are clues about where our story takes place right okay let's should we show them yes we have a pineapple see if you can guess and oh this is a fun one a seash shell I can hear the ocean can you yes oh of course we have a beautiful flowerl does this look familiar very pretty smidge and a pearl I know what we're reading about today now this story is a most important and meaningful story something that all Americans should learn about even you now can you take these things back to the kitchen thank you while I get our story ready to read thank you okay see you too soon time to read ot's Tales let's visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial steady Dennis carefully glued a new piece onto his Battleship replica ruff ruff that looks so real Otto watched his best friend what's it for it's a gift for my dad Dennis replied he he served in World War II with the Navy so he spent a lot of time on ships like this one two fluffy perky ears popped in from around the door smidge grinned fresh crumbs in her whiskers is it arts and crafts time the kitten bounded in and started digging through Dennis's supplies smidge I need all of this for my battleship Dennis explained the kitten ignored him and fiddled with some string h i could make a necklace a necklace is much prettier than a ship I promise I'll only use a few things Dennis side all right let me see if I can find more supplies Auto settled next to smidge who's your necklace for for me she exclaimed the kitten spotted something shiny on Dennis's desk behind the replica that's perfect reaching over quickly smidge bumped the battleship and snap a small piece broke off oh no she panicked help me fix it before Dennis comes back me Otto gasped don't get me involved I didn't break it this is your problem please the kitten begged I can't tell where this piece goes I don't know anything about ships uto pointed to a photo well Dennis was building that ship smidge studied the picture it says this is the USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor oh I can get pearls for my necklace the Bulldog shook his head or you could find the actual ship and figure out which part broke you're right the kitten nodded let's go before Dennis comes back this sounded more fun than taking a plane but there's a lot of of water down there smidge trembled as they paragliding over the Pacific Ocean look Auto pointed we're almost to the island of aahu isn't Hawaii beautiful smidge peered down at the harbor I see all sorts of ships perfect for our mission how do we land this thing slowly Otto assured her suddenly a gust of wind pushed them straight straight toward a white building that appeared to be floating hang on the Bulldog yelled he steered the paraglider toward an opening in the roof but they got stuck instantly they were swarmed by a flock of geese don't worry remain calm we're here to help the birds chattered all at once smidge hugged the nearest bird thank you I'm smidge and this is Otto you saved Our Lives you're welcome one of the geese piped in I'm Kenneth Kenny for short my brothers and I are na the state bird of Hawaii welcome to Pearl Harbor National Memorial what is this memorial for auto asked a great tragedy in our American history Kenny said during World War II Japanese forces attacked this Naval Base on December 7th 1941 it was shocking and many Americans were killed you're right above the sunken Hull of the USS Arizona this ship is the final resting place for over 1,000 Sailors and Marines terrible tragedy Kenny's Brothers echoed that sounds so scary Otto said it was Kenny agreed my brothers and I are all named after the brave men who jumped into action to save lives Samuel Peter and George are heroes who helped people escape and fight back my namesake Kenneth Taylor was one of the first Pilots to get flying and shoot down enemy planes Kenny LED them to a wall with the names of the Fallen we honor everyone who came together during this crisis and sacrificed everything Otto peered into the ocean I can't believe that such a big powerful ship could sink smidge tiptoed to the railing what's that dark stuff in the water that's the ship's oil Kenny answered it still leaks to this day we call these leaks the tears of the Arizona the kitten gasped how sad she clutched the broken piece from Dennis's replica I hope the USS Missouri didn't sink my friend is trying to to fix a broken Battleship replica Otto told Kenny could you help her Kenny huddled with his brothers to discuss we don't know much about ship parts he admitted but we have a friend who does the geese flew away honking FDR Aloha a Sleek dolphin sprung out of the water toward the friends finna Delano Rose At Your Service FDR to my friends I'm Otto and this is smidge isn't there someone famous who also went by FDR yes President Franklin D Roosevelt Fin's eyes lit up he led America in the fight against Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor which got the United States involved in World War II president Rosevelt gave a famous speech that called this event a date which will live in in infamy that must have been a scary time Otto observed yes the dolphin bobbed her nose not only were our own people threatened but people in Europe needed America's help to defeat the German Nazis and other enemies who wanted to spread their evil ideas she continued a few weeks after the attack here 134,000 Americans joined the military to fight and help win the war that many people stepped up smidge was amazed and many more got involved throughout the war too finna added Otto pondered this smidge I can't help but think how I didn't want to get involved with your problem of fixing Dennis's Battleship I should have been nicer about helping you we both want Dennis's Dad to have a great gift and that's more important than who broke it smid's eyes glistened I shouldn't have been so careless with the ship in the first place thank you for being such a supportive friend OT smiled that's what friends are for now the USS Missouri has to be around here somewhere finnet twirled in the sea I know where it is Hop on let's go for a ride Splash bouncing in the waves smidge nudged Auto that's it the USS Missouri a huge Battleship loomed in front of them this ship was still being built when Pearl Harbor was attacked finish shared swimming closer but it was on this ship that the Japanese surrendered in Tokyo bay at the end of the war in 1945 thanks to America's help the Allies were finally Victorious what a historic moment Otto admired the ship people were grateful for peace after after so much War finna added as they circled The Vessel smidge held up the tiny Battleship piece the Bulldog pointed look I see it smidge squealed it's a gun from the ship's defenses right up there now I know exactly how to fix the replica amazing finnis splashed her tail soaking the friends smidge cried out as her paws slipped and the ship piece went plink disappearing into the ocean no don't worry I've got it finna Dove down while smidge and Otto paddled in the water when their friend returned she had the small piece and something shiny in her mouth too what's that Otto asked smid's eyes sparkled a pearl something to remind you to all always treasure the strength and sacrifice of our people finna shared thank you I'll never forget it smidge accepted the treasure back at Dennis's house smidge and Otto raced inside just as they were gluing the broken piece back on the ship Dennis entered with a box full of art supplies hey where did you two disappear to he asked smidge blushed I accidentally broke your replica so Otto and I went to Pearl Harbor to see the real ship and figure out how to fix the broken piece Otto jumped in we learned about the memorial honoring everyone who died during the Japanese attack and how America got involved in World War II because of that event Otto stood up tall when faced with a crisis we don't back down Americans protect our people and others who need our help I am sorry I thought my project was more important than yours smidge apologized to Dennis can Otto and I help you finish your gift for your dad Dennis pulled his friends close you bet it'll be so much better if we work together that was my favorite adventure yet Otto barked you say that every time Otto smidge laughed as the trio put the finishing touches on the replica smidge revealed her new Pearl and glued it to the tippy top of the miniature Mast on the ship perfect now how to wrap this Dennis looked at his Friends for ideas smidge grabbed the supply box I'll only use a few things I promise rough rough the end did you guess Hawaii I had a feeling you did hi you too uh what did you think of the story my thoughts exactly Pearl Harbor is a very special place to remember and honor everyone who helped on that most important day when it was attacked Hawaii and the people who live there are a very special part of our United States and hey do you know the special word that they use in Hawaii to mean hello and goodbye Aloha that's right and now it's time for us to say goodbye thank you for watching ot's Tales check out some of our other stories too keep reading keep watching and keep learning all about the great places that make America special Aloha thank you for watching you know we've got more episodes right watch the whole series on our website and parents you can subscribe at Prager kids.com