#OTD in 1944, USS Missouri (BB-63) became the last U.S. Navy battleship to be commissioned. This is the "Mighty Mo" at SINKEX in 1989, jabbing with the 5-inch guns and then unleashing haymakers with the 16-inchers. #FirepowerFriday | U.S. Naval Institute

#OTD in 1944, USS Missouri (BB-63) was commissioned and became the last U.S. Navy battleship to be built. USS Wisconsin (BB-64) had a higher hull number but was completed before the Missouri. USS Illinois (BB-65) and USS Kentucky (BB-66) had been laid down but were canceled when the Navy shifted priority to aircraft carrier construction. This is the "Mighty Mo" demonstrating her fury in 1991. | U.S. Naval Institute

The ceremony wasn’t just about signing papers — it was about making history clear. From holding it aboard the USS Missouri (named after President Truman’s home state), to placing General MacArthur front and center, the U.S. designed the moment to show both solemnity and strength. 80 years later, those choices remind us how carefully nations shape the story of war and peace. From our documentary series: Surrender on the USS Missouri. #WWII #History #WWIIHistory #WWII80 #WWIIAnniversary #USS_Misso

Reconciliation. Reflection. Remembrance. The USS Arizona and USS Missouri stand as powerful bookends to America's involvement in World War II, from the moment of attack to the moment of declared peace. At the Battleship Missouri Memorial, we honor the sacrifices and stories of the heroes who served aboard. Come explore the history. Help preserve the legacy. #USSMissouri #ExploreOahu #ExploreHawaii #Navy | Battleship Missouri Memorial