Sunday, May 29, 2016

Pass this story on to future generations: theChive

This was in theChive's Weekly Weekap this morning. There are some great photos, some with good captions.

I was able to visit Missouri in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in late 1979 with my parents and my toddler daughter.

I have to admit that it was a sobering experience.

Here are few of the pictures from the post.

This is the USS Missouri (BB-63), better known as "Mighty Mo".



From a historical perspective, the USS Missouri is arguably one of the most famous ships the world has ever seen. Let's begin with an over-view of some of her many feats.

From a historical perspective, the USS Missouri is arguably one of the most famous ships the world has ever seen. Let’s begin with an over-view of some of her many feats.

These achievements over such a long period of time are amazing but it is one other event in which history will forever remember this ship.

These achievements over such a long period of time are amazing but it is one other event in which history will forever remember this ship.

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An iconic photo of the Surrender of The Empire of Japan officially surrendering on board Missouri. I have stood on this very spot.



The rest of the pictures are at the link below. I hope you all enjoy them.



(1) Photos of Kamikaze Crash into Navy USS Missouri Battle during WW2 WWII : theCHIVE
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1 comment:

  1. SCOTTtheBADGERTuesday, June 14, 2016 10:40:00 AM

    Twas not a Kamikaze, it was a Zero shot down by the Big Badger Boat, ( who, it seems was known for her shooting ), that happened to crash on board MISSOURI. This means that the only successful attack on an IOWA in WWII, was made by another IOWA!

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