In this excerpt, a character questions why the name Pearl Harbor sounds familiar. The lieutenant colonel explains that Pearl Harbor is the most renowned U.S. military base, known for being the only U.S. soil attacked during wartime since the Revolutionary War. His explanation emphasizes its historical significance in American history.

The narrator admits to not knowing much about Pearl Harbor, but others help jog their memory. Gazzy humorously mentions that Pearl Harbor was depicted in a movie starring Ben Affleck, which helps the narrator recall the connection to the historical event. This highlights how media can influence memory of historical facts.