so next we will move to the uss maryland. battleship located at pearl harbor at the time of the attack. the maryland was lucky in that it did not suffer a lot of damage during the attack. part of the reason for that is they were in board of the uss oklahoma, meaning the only way the japanese could hit the uss maryland was via aerial bombs, whereas oklahoma suffered aerial bombardment and torpedo attack. so, luckily for the maryland, the oklahoma soaked up most of the torpedoes and was actually one of the 2 battleships we ultimately lost over the course of the battle, because the oklahoma ended up capsizing. if you see any images of the hull of the ship during pearl harbor, that is the ship. >> if people are watching this and wondering why aren't we reading the deck logs from the oklahoma and arizona -- >> unfortunately, we do not have the deck logs for the uss oklahoma or arizona. they were considered sunk at the time of the battle. for the arizona, most likely blew up or burned up at the time of the attack. whereas the oklah

could hit the "uss maryland" was via aerial bombs. whereas the "oklahoma" had to suffer air bombardment and torpedo attack. so luckily for he "maryland" the oklahoma" soaked up most of the torpedoes and was one of the two battleships we ultimately lost through the course of the battle because the "oklahoma" ended up capsizing, completely flipped over. if you see any images of the hull of the ship during pearl harbor, that's the ship. >> and people are watching this and wondering why aren't we reading the deck logs from the "oklahoma" or" arizona." >> so, unfortunately, we do not have the deck logs from the" uss arizona" or "uss oklahoma" because both were considered sunk at the time of the battle. "arizona" most likely either blew up or got burned up in the beginning of the attack, whereas the "oklahoma" as it flipped over, they weren't able to recover the deck log itself because at the time they were a little more concerned with saving as many men as they could. actually the same thing with the "west virginia" as well. the "west virg

so next we will move to the uss maryland. battleship located in pearl harbor at the time of the attack. the maryland was lucky in that it did not suffer a lot of damage during the attack. part of the reason for that is they work in board of the uss oklahoma, meaning the only way the japanese could hit the uss maryland was via areal bombs. whereas oklahoma suffered aerial bombardment and torpedo attack. so luckily for the maryland, the oklahoma soak up most of the torpedoes and was actually one of the 2 battleships we ultimately lost during the course of the battle, it is the oklahoma ended up -- because the oklahoma ended up capsizing. if you see any images of the whole of the ship during pearl harbor, that is the ship. >> if people are watching this and wondering why we are not reading the deck logs from oklahoma and arizona -- >> unfortunately, we do not have the deck logs for the uss oklahoma and arizona. they suck at the time of the battle. for the arizona -- they sunk at the time of the battle. for the arizona commit mos

at 7:52, the uss maryland sounded general quarters, and shortly after the maryland records that the oklahoma, the ship next to it, was hit by an unknown number of torpedoes. now the notable thing about the deck log for the uss maryland is, at the time, it appears that a lot of the radio transmissions went to the uss maryland, meaning a lot of the radio transmissions were recorded in the deck log itself. and what that ultimately means is a lot of the confusion that was occurring at the time of the attack, meaning there was no idea where the japanese were at the time are what they're going to do next, lends itself to the deck logs. for instance, at 12:01 a.m. troops reported landing and enemy takers were reported four miles off the coast of ohahu. as most people know, that was not the case, but at the time they were not sure if the attack was part of something bigger. if they were going to launch an invasion to knock out the naval base. we now know that was not the case. another entry of note was at 11:43 a.m., the further continuation of confusion, the maryland writes that enemy troops wearin

this -- uss maryland records that the oklahoma, the ship next to it, was hit by torpedoes. now the notable thing about the decalogue for the uss maryland appears thatme it a lot of the radio transmissions went to the uss maryland, meaning a lot of the radio transmissions were recorded in the deck log itself. what that means is a lot of the confusion that was happening at the time, literally having no idea where the japanese were at the time or what they are at -- were planning on doing, lends itself to the deck logs. for instance, at 12:01 a.m. troops reported learning -- landing and any takers were reported for miles away. as most people know, that was not the case, but at the time they were not sure if the attack was part of something bigger. if they were going to launch an invasion. we actually know that was not the case. another entry of note was at 11:43 a.m., the further continuation of confusion, the maryland writes that enemy --ops wearing blue coveralls not only did we think they were attacking -- it was firsthand accounts we received in front of the uss nevada, yo

at 7:52, the uss maryland records that the oklahoma, the ship next to it, was hit by of torpedoes.ber now the notable thing about the deck log for the uss maryland is, at the time, it appears that a lot of the radio transmissions went to the uss maryland, meaning a lot of the radio transmissions were recorded in the deck log itself. and what that ultimately means is a lot of the confusion that was occurring at the time of the attack, meaning there was no idea where the japanese were at is a lot of the confusion that the time are what they're going to do next, lends itself to the deck logs. for instance, at 12:01 a.m. troops reported landing and any enemy takers were reported for our miles off the coast of ohahu. as most people know, that was not the case, but at the time they were not sure if the attack was part of something bigger. if they were going to launch an invasion to knock out the naval base. we now know that was not the case. another entry of note was at 11:43 a.m., the further continuation of confusion, the maryland writes that enemy troops wearing blue coveralls -- not onl

willborn was just 20 years old that day, serving aboard the "uss maryland" when the bombing at pearl harbor started. >> battleship "maryland" on fire. >> you went ahead and done what you was trying to do. the fear wasn't there, but you could see what was going on. the bodies in the water. >> reporter: he's still hasn'ted by what he saw and only recently started talking about the war. that's why the survivor, a decorated navy veteran, never went back to pearl harbor until now. encouraged by his family, willborn is finally returned to hawaii. he makes his way to the heart of pearl harbor, in awe of the massive "uss missouri" and all the tributes to those who lost their lives. >> over the years, it just seemed too sad to get here. >> reporter: even after 75 years, it's still not easy, is it? >> no. gosh, no. you can't -- get it out of your mind. >> hey, how are you? >> reporter: with these veterans now in their 90s or even older, this is considered the last major gathering of pearl harbor survivors. >> it's quite an honor. >> yeah, for me. >> something not lost on the current commander

they included one man who survived the attack on the "uss maryland" that morning. he visited pearl harbor this week for the first time since he was a 20-year-old sailor. and he was introduced to admiral scott swift, the current commander of the u.s. pacific fleet. >> great to meet you. it's quite an honor. >> yeah, for me. >> what took you so long to come back? >> i don't know. too sad. >> you know, it's such an honor to have you here. you know, i represent 140,000 sailors here in the pacific. >> oh, my. >> and i tell them that sailors like you, you woke up the morning of december 7th, just like everyday sailors, but you retired as heroes. i know you're uncomfortable with the concept, but you made history that day. it's that history that's formed a heritage in the navy that we live in today. >> how about that? let's bring in our friend from washington, presidential historian author michael beschloss. michael, i heard you on the air reminding people, this was far from a done deal, we were getting dragged into two wars, and it was not a done deal that we were going t

he served aboard the uss maryland and was below deck when the bombs started to fall. he's joining me on the found, lester, great to have you on the program. how is it being in hawaii? >> well, it's nice to be back over here but nothing like it used to be. it's more like a jungle now. jenna: really? what do you remember being in hawaii when you were stationed there? >> well, i had a lot of fun when i was stationed there. there was a lot of things to do. i would love to go to the beach and used to have events. there's a picture of me on tv now. [laughter] jenna: handsome guy there, les. what do you remember of that day and what do you remember of the attack? >> well, the only thing -- two friends of mine, we were going to lake kekee and we stepped on a quarter deck. about that time we seen a red plane go with a big red ball and i knew what that was. this is no bull, you know what. jenna: yeah. and what happened next? >> well, i didn't get to see much. i went down to my battle station was in a pit. we felt the oklahoma, something going on along side of us and we helped t

. >> reporter: 75 years ago, he stood aboard the "uss maryland" as the japanese launched the early morning attack. he was just a 20-year-old first class petty officer in the navy. what did it feel like to be in the middle of that? >> i seen everything that happened and it just seemed like unreal. >> reporter: his daughter and her husband. >> he paid a big price for us to be free. >> reporter: how old were you? >> i was 24, 25. >> reporter: they had pictures and saw their father's purple heart. but he never talked about world war ii until for reasons no one can explain, a few years ago -- just started talking? >> i'm sad to say i didn't have a tape recorder. >> reporter: he hasn't stopped talking. sharing horrors the men he couldn't save aboard the capsized "oklahoma." >> you hear tapping on the wall and think they're going to get rescued. after two days, maybe, the third day, stopped and no more. >> reporter: more than 400 men died on the "oklahoma." 75 years later, you can still recall that sound. >> oh, gosh, yes. that's probably about the saddest thing i saw in the navy. i don't know wh

to where the uss missouri as would be the maryland and the oklahoma. a little bit further down, uss california. seven battleships that made up battleship row. row isre at battleship the uss missouri. the missouri was actually commissioned in 1944 and saw action in the pacific. she is often a member for one event -- that at the surrender of japan at tokyo bay. this museum ship was brought here in 1998, and is one of the key visits for people that come to pearl harbor. she now rests in the place where the uss oklahoma was sunk at pearl harbor. history is membered and history is revisited. we have just come from ford island. hind me is battleship row. in the distance, you can see the uss missouri and an element of the uss arizona memorial. we are here at hospital point, one of the most historic site at pearl harbor. it is here where one of the most historic events during the pearl harbor attack -- often neglected -- the documentaries gallant sortie of the uss nevada. i would like to share with you verythis place is where famous chinese-american photograph

right adjacent to where the "uss missouri" is would be the "maryland" and the "oklahoma." and a little further down "uss california." seven battleships that made up battleship row. also here at battleship row is the "uss missouri." the "missouri" was commissioned in 1944 and saw action in the pacific. she's often remembered, though, for one event, and that is the surrender of japan at tokyo bay. this museum ship was brought here in 1998 and is one of the key visits for people that come to pearl harbor. she now rests in the place where the "uss oklahoma" was sunk here at pearl harbor. history's remembered and history is revisited. we've just come from ford island. behind me is battleship row. in the distance you can see the "uss missouri" and an element of the "uss arizona" memorial. we're here at hospital point, one of the most historic sites at pearl harbor. it's here where one of the most historic events during the pearl harbor attack often most neglected. the gallant sortie of the "uss nevada." behind me is its memorial. we'll go there in a few moments. this place is wh

ellicott city, maryland, we're also going to take you on board the uss gulf may havey ship for a close-up look at life at sea. we start with ellicott city. >> you have to. [ sounds of water rushing ]. >> come on! >> we need to call -- >> somebody -- >> somebody got to the building here. >> why is it -- [ water rushing ]. >> come on >> july 30 was normal every day kind of day. up until 7:00. i talked to people that lost hundred of thousands of dollars of misdemeanor down the river years and years of business down the river. houses they lived in for years, down the river. >> clearly it's overwhelming and we have to close down. so it wept dark for a while you know? because people didn't know what they sko do or not do in ellicott city and so the rebuilding aspect is a little daunting but it will help and people will find out we're on. >> very few people have ever expressed regret they're part of ellicott city and expressed they don't want to come back. it's not feasible for them to come back. but that type of strength and resilience i don't think this is everywhere. >> ellicott city is uniqu

we're also going to take you onboard the uss leyte gulf navy ship for a close-up look at life at sea. but we start with ellicott city. (frantic shouting) we need to call... somebody got to that building over here. oh she's stuck. come on! day kind of day up until about 7 o'clock. i've talked to people that have lost absolutely everything, hundreds of thousands of dollars of merchandise down the river. years and years of business growth down the river, houses they lived at for ten years down the river. clearly it's overwhelming and we had to close down, so it went dark for a while because people didn't know what they could do or not do in ellicott city. and so the rebuilding aspect is a little daunting but it'll come. people will find out that we're open. very few people have ever expressed regret that they're part of ellicott city, expressed that they don't want to come back. maybe it's not feasible for them to come back, but that type of strength and resilience i don't think exists everywhere. ellicott city is a unique place, unique in that it's a community that supports itself. here

the move also freezes their uss assets and blocks americans from doing business with russia. and president-elect donald trump has repeatedly rejected the t claims of russian interferencenc in the election and this nows n putting him in a position of of having to decide whether to roll back some measures once in office. so there's been a lot ofre's be reaction to lothis.actiono this. we've spoken to some local folks here who tell us that they the believe the sanctions areth a senseless and part of politicalc gaming but a lot of reactioneaio coming out of this one.is back to you in the studio. >> chess match happeningss matcg politically. big question this morning after the actions by the this us administration.on >> doug luzader has more from capitol hill his morning u.s. us in there's clear evidence that russia was in fclact eamer ddlih the u.s. elections. doug, bring us up to date rightt now what you know so far. >> reporter: good morning. well the sanctions were predicted. they are sweeping but will theyi really change russia's behavioro that's the question now. >> so doug,