1990s Flashcards
When was the USS Missouri decommissioned for the final time?
On March 31, 1992
The USS Missouri was decommissioned for the final time on March 31, 1992.
When did the USS Missouri return to Pearl Harbor with a new mission?
In 1998
The USS Missouri returned to Pearl Harbor in 1998 with a new mission.
When did the Battleship Missouri open its first tours as a memorial?
On January 29, 1999
The Battleship Missouri opened its first tours as a memorial on January 29, 1999.
What is the Battleship Missouri’s current role in Pearl Harbor?
Standing bow to bow with the USS Arizona, symbolically watching over the fallen of Pearl Harbor
The Battleship Missouri stands bow to bow with the USS Arizona, forming the book ends of WWII for the United States and symbolically watching over the fallen of Pearl Harbor.
What does the Battleship Missouri symbolize?
An international symbol of peace that inspires, educates, and motivates all nationalities and generations
The Battleship Missouri is an international symbol of peace that inspires, educates, and motivates all nationalities and generations.