Minnesota
Gun from Navy ship that fired 2nd Pearl Harbor shot may move to new museum
After 66 years of being displayed outdoors at the Minnesota State Capitol, a 50-caliber gun that arguably fired the second American shot of World War II at Pearl Harbor is on the verge of finding a new, indoor home.
1 of 8 | A preserved 50-caliber gun from the USS Ward, which fired the first U.S. shots during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, has been displayed on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol since 1958. Now, it could be finding ... [9679 chars]