原文："Wherein the structure sags in the center but stands strong and vigorous at the ends, expresses initial defeat and ultimate victory... The overall effect is one of serenity. Overtones of sadness have been omitted to permit the individual to contemplate his own personal responses... his innermost feelings."National Park Service. USS Arizona Memorial - History & Culture. NPS website. 2006-09-18 [2008-02-06]. （原始内容存档于2009-05-09）.
原文："Wherein the structure sags in the center but stands strong and vigorous at the ends, expresses initial defeat and ultimate victory... The overall effect is one of serenity. Overtones of sadness have been omitted to permit the individual to contemplate his own personal responses... his innermost feelings."National Park Service. USS Arizona Memorial - History & Culture. NPS website. 2006-09-18 [2008-02-06]. （原始内容存档于2009-05-09）.
