Living History Day at the Battleship Missouri Memorial

Celebration of Two Special Anniversaries for the Mighty Mo

Pearl Harbor, HI – (January 27, 2024) – History came to life today at the Battleship Missouri Memorial for Living History Day. The daylong event featured live patriotic music, oral history, reenactment presentations, displays and more.

Living History Day signifies two important anniversaries for the Mighty Mo – it’s launch into service 80 years ago, and the public opening as an historic attraction 25 years ago. The USS Missouri played an integral part in the Allied Forces success in the Pacific during World War II, which concluded with the formal surrender by Japan on the hallowed decks of the Mighty Mo.

“Living History Day is a day to celebrate the USS Missouri and her place in history, but it is also a day where we honor all the men and women who have fought for America’s freedoms,” said Michael Carr, president and CEO of the USS Missouri Memorial Association, caretaker of the Battleship Missouri Memorial. “Every year, we promise to make this event memorable and educational for all attendees by offering unique opportunities to immerse in the rich history and heritage associated with the Mighty Mo.” The event was free for kama‘āina, military and Mighty Mo members and showcased military vehicles, memorabilia and wartime weaponry, World War II era oral history and re-enactment presentations, a tour of the battleship and activities provided by various historic Hawaii organizations.

Please credit the following images to Battleship Missouri Memorial.

Link to images: https://finnpartners.box.com/s/tny84409dunfjp39t4fjfxose0r4iwx5Caption: Living History Day 2024 at the Battleship Missouri Memorial.

Battleship Missouri MemorialSince opening in January 1999, the Battleship Missouri Memorial has attracted more than 10-million visitors from around the world with a fascinating tour experience showcasing the USS Missouri’s unique place in history. Located a mere ship’s length from the USS Arizona Memorial, the Mighty Mo completes a historical visitor experience that begins with the “day of infamy” and sinking of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and ends with Japan’s formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945.

The USS Missouri had an astounding career over five decades and three wars – World War II, the Korean War, and Desert Storm – after which it was decommissioned and donated to the USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Association operates the Battleship Missouri Memorial as a historic attraction and oversees her care and preservation with the support of visitors, memberships, grants, and donations.

The Battleship Missouri Memorial is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Military, kama‘āina (local resident) and school group pricing is available. For information or reservations, call (808) 455-1600 or visit USSMissouri.org.

For information or reservations visit USSMissouri.org.

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Jaclyn Hawse(808) 455-1600 ext. 246JaclynH@ussmissouri.org