Why was the memorial built over the USS Arizona.?

Answer 1

to remember all of those who died on that day in pearl harbor, in the U.S.S Arizona alone 1,177 lives were lost

Answer 2

The memorial was built over the USS Arizona as a way to honor and remember the sailors and Marines who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The ship is a grave site for over 1,100 servicemen who remain entombed within it, and the memorial was constructed above it to provide a place for visitors to pay their respects and reflect on the tragedy.