Mo-Joe is now 100% virtual and open to guests WORLDWIDE. Designed as an afternoon pick-me-up and history lesson, our fans across the world will be invited to join our webinar series with special speakers and lectures by topic experts. 2025 lessons will feature unique stories and induce conversations on a variety of topics that align with our mission, while enjoying the company of others, virtually. All proceeds from the virtual events will go back into the preservation and restoration of the Mighty Mo. We appreciate your support!
Next Mo-Joe:
- Date: June 3, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM (HST)
- Location: Web / Zoom
- Cost: $10 / Free for Mighty Mo Members
Details:
Join us for a powerful Mo-Joe virtual presentation exploring the legacy of the kamikaze from both sides of history. Takeshi Kawatoko, a bilingual docent from the Chiran Peace Museum and retired Colonel in Japan’s Army Ground Self-Defense Force, will share insight into the military strategy behind the kamikaze, the recruitment of young pilots, and their emotional farewell letters.
Caitlin Callaghan, great-granddaughter of Captain William Callaghan and speechwriter and strategic communications expert, will offer a personal reflection on her family’s legacy—juxtaposing her great-grandfather’s burial of a kamikaze pilot with full military honors aboard the USS Missouri and the profound loss of his own brother during WWII.
Cailtin Callaghan
Caitlin Callaghan is a speechwriter and strategic communications expert with experience in both the public and private sectors throughout the United States. In addition to degrees from Stanford University and the University of Oxford, she holds a Ph.D. in medieval studies from Cornell University. She lives in San Francisco, CA, with her family, and is a great-granddaughter of USN Vice Admiral William M. Callaghan, the first commanding officer of the USS Missouri.
Takeshi Kawatoko -
Takeshi Kawatoko is a retired Colonel of Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force. Born in Chiran in 1940, he entered the National Defense Academy in 1959 and went on to serve with distinction in the Japanese Army. Now a bilingual docent at the Chiran Peace Museum, Colonel Kawatoko shares the stories of kamikaze pilots with international visitors—offering English-language presentations that provide insight into the military tactics, recruitment process, and deeply personal farewell letters left behind by these young men.
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Catch Up on Past Mo-Joe Events
Missed our live Mo-Joe sessions? You can still catch the highlights and insights! Watch the recordings of our previous events below, available on YouTube after the live presentation. For future events, be sure to register for your ticket and join us for the live experience with Q&A!
Featured Mo-Joe Event Recordings:
"Brothers in Service: The Legacy of the 5 Sullivan Brothers"
The 5 Sulliven brothers enlisted in the US Naval Reserve and served together, only to tragically lose their lives aboard the USS Juneau in 1942. Sit back as we delve into their history, examine acquired objects and documents, and discuss challenges in interpreting their legacy.
(Note: This recording was made available after the live event, which included live interaction with our guest speakers.)
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