WORLD WAR II 75TH ANNIVERSARY VETERANS COMMITTEE NAVY BLUE ADJ CAP

USS Missouri (BB-63) Missouri | United States battleship Missouri, American battleship, scene of the Japanese surrender on September 2, 1945, formally ending World War II. The USS Missouri, one of four Iowa-class battleships that were completed during the war, numbered among the largest warships afloat, being 887 feet (270 meters) long and displacing 58,000 tons. The ship carried a main battery of nine 16-inch guns, each of which could fire a 2,700-pound (1,200-kg) shell to a range of 23 miles (37 km). Powered by eight boilers turning four steam turbines, each attached to a separate screw, it was capable of speeds of more than 30 knots. Legacy: Today, the USS Missouri is a museum ship located at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It serves as a memorial and educational site, attracting visitors who wish to learn about its storied past and the history of naval warfare. The USS Missouri remains an iconic symbol of American naval power and a key player in the events of the 20th century. * The last battleship ever launched by the United States. PHOTOS: Douglas MacArthur signing the Japanese surrender agreement Japanese representatives, including Foreign Minister Shigemitsu Mamoru (with a walking cane) and Gen. Umezu Yoshijiro (front right), on board the USS Missouri during the surrender ceremonies, September 2, 1945. Missouri Battleship Firing Guns COPY & PASTE VIDEO: VIDEO: https://youtu.be/z1Wh6-QDEW4?si=o-p1bH6Co9bkU7fr