The USS Missouri BB-63 is a symbol of American freedom. Now docked at Pearl Harbor (well, technically at Ford Island) tourists can tour the battleship for a small fee. For those unfamiliar with the USS Missouri, it was where the Japanese surrendered during WWII. There are some famous photos of the surrender on the deck of the battleship that have become important iconic images imprinted in the minds of many ... I went to a commissioning ceremony where I had a chance to take some up close photos for free! Here are some photos of the USS Missouri

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