What You Need to Know: The USS Missouri, an Iowa-class battleship, is celebrated as one of the most iconic American warships. Commissioned during WWII, Missouri played crucial roles in WWII, the Korean War, and the Gulf War.

-Known as "Mighty Mo," this powerful ship boasted top-of-the-line firepower and advanced propulsion systems, capable of escorting carriers and launching formidable attacks.

-In 1945, Japan’s official surrender was signed aboard Missouri, cementing its historical significance. After its retirement in 1995, the legendary battleship became a museum at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where it continues to honor its legacy.

As the last American battleship to be constructed and the final one to be decommissioned, the USS Missouri is widely considered to be one of the greatest warships of its kind to ever sail the seas. The legendary battleship is recognized for the critical role it played in the Second World War, the Korean War, and the Gulf War.

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