Uss Missouri Collection

The battleship U. S. S. Missouri bombards Chong Ji, Korea, with 16-inch guns in October 1950
KOREAN WAR, 1950. The battleship " U.S.S. Missouri" bombards Chong Ji, Korea, with 16-inch guns in October 1950

Japan Surrenders
2nd September 1945: An American air display in the sky over the USS Missouri on VJ Day. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

US Battleship Missouri, c1908. USS Missouri (BB-11), a Maine-class battleship, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named Missouri

Mail room aboard USS Missouri

Commercial kitchen aboard battleship USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii

Mark 7 16-inch gun barrels on deck of battleship USS Missouri
Mark 7 16-inch (50 caliber) gun barrels on deck of battleship USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii

State room aboard battleship USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii

Seaman lockers and bunks aboard USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii

USS Russell passes the Battleship Missouri Memorial
February 3, 2007 - USS Russell (DDG-59) passes the Battleship Missouri Memorial as it gets underway from Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for a surge deployment

Sailors hoist the American flag for morning colors aboard the Battleship Missouri
Pearl Harbor, September 2, 2012 - Sailors hoist the American flag for morning colors before the 67th anniversary of the end of World War II aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial

USS Missouri berthed pierside at Ford Island, Oahu, Hawaii
A battleship row mooring pier and Ford Island plant growth frame the foreground of the USS Missouri, BB-63, Mighty Mo or Big Mo, as it is berthed pierside at Ford Island, Oahu, Hawaii

Bow on view of the US Navy experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV-2) Swift
Bow on view of the US Navy experimental High Speed Vessel 2 (HSV-2) Swift as it maneuvers around Ford Island near the battleship Missouri (BB-63) while shifting berths at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

A water-level bow view of the battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) underway

USS Carl Vinson passes the USS Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor
May 15, 2012 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes the USS Missouri Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial as it arrives in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

The U. S. Navys High Speed Vessel Two Swift passes the Battleship Missouri Memorial
January 25, 2007 - The U.S. Navys High Speed Vessel Two Swift (HSV-2) passes the Battleship Missouri Memorial as it arrives at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Admiral Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender documents aboard USS Missouri
Vintage World War II History photo of Admiral Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender documents aboard the USS Missouri

Pearl Harbor, USA, satellite image C014 / 1763
Pearl Harbor. Satellite image of Pearl Harbor, Oahu island, Hawaii, USA, showing crowds of people standing by the USS Missouri docked at Battleship Row (centre)

USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

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"The Mighty U. S. S. Missouri: A Symbol of Power and Peace" The battleship U. S. S. Missouri, known as the "Mighty Mo, " showcased its immense firepower in October 1950 as it bombarded Chong Ji, Korea with its formidable 16-inch guns. This display of strength demonstrated the ship's crucial role in defending American interests during times of conflict. However, the significance of the U. S. S. Missouri extended far beyond its military might. It was on this historic vessel that Japan officially surrendered, marking the end of World War II and ushering in a new era of peace. The image captured from the memorial to the USS Arizona offers a poignant reminder of both triumph and tragedy, as these two battleships played pivotal roles during that tumultuous period. In more recent years, notable figures such as U. S Secretary of State John Kerry and U. S Navy Admiral Samuel Locklear have stood upon her decks, honoring her legacy and paying tribute to those who served aboard her. Beyond warfare operations, life onboard the it also encompassed everyday routines for sailors serving their country. Seaman lockers and bunks provided personal spaces for rest and storage while mail rooms ensured communication with loved ones back home remained intact. Even amidst war preparations or diplomatic events like signing armistices, daily necessities were not forgotten. Commercial kitchens catered to hungry crew members on Pearl Harbor's Oahu Island while state rooms offered comfort amid long voyages at sea. Today, when gazing upon Mark 7 16-inch gun barrels or exploring various compartments within this magnificent vessel turned museum ship in Hawaii's Pearl Harbor; one cannot help but be captivated by both its historical significance and awe-inspiring presence. The U. S. S. Missouri stands tall as a symbol not only representing America's military prowess but also reminding us all that even amidst turbulent times there is always hope for peace to prevail - an enduring testament to the indomitable spirit of those who served aboard her.