Object Details
wearer
Ho'opi'i, Isaac J.
Description
Description: This material from Officer Isaac Ho‘opi‘i includes his uniform (shirt with insignia, trousers, boots, and name tag), his shield, his dog Vito’s collar and shield, a K-9 patch, and a poster of Vito.
Context: Hearing a report on his patrol-car radio of the terrorists’ attack on the Pentagon, Isaac Ho‘opi‘i (a native of Hawaii) rushed to the destroyed portion of the building. He quickly realized that many people were trapped inside and disoriented by the thick smoke. After carrying a number of people to safety, he ventured as far as he dared go into the smoke-filled building, calling out in his booming deep voice: “Come towards my voice.” Ho‘opi‘i is credited with saving many lives.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Isaac J. Ho'opi'i
ID Number
2002.0272.01
accession number
2002.0272
catalog number
2002.0272.01
Object Name
Combat Trousers
Measurements
overall: 31 in x 46 in; 78.74 cm x 116.84 cm
worn
United States: Virginia, Pentagon
used
United States: Virginia, Pentagon
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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, 9/11
September 11
Data Source
National Museum of American History
wearer's community
Asian Pacific Americans
associated subject
September 11 Terrorist Attacks
wearer's community
Native Hawaiians
related event
Attack on the Pentagon
September 11th Attacks
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1193253