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: May 20, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM (HST)
- Location: Web / Zoom
Cost: $10 or FREE for Members
Details:
The Warship of Peace: U.S. Naval Influence Operations in the Middle East 1880-1946
When President Theodore Roosevelt addressed the Naval War College at the dawn of the twentieth century, he defined the mission of sea power in terms of sustainable peace — a vision he titled "Our Navy, The Peacemaker." His cousin Franklin reemphasized this mission by casting American sea power as the global guarantor of freedom of the seas within his Four Freedoms framework. By examining the 1946 mission of USS Missouri (BB-63) to Turkey, this paper places the Roosevelt maritime tradition in historical context. Having served as the platform upon which the Second World War formally ended, Missouri deployed to Turkish waters to foster stability and advance the post-imperial vision that had animated American naval strategy since the 1880s – a continuous thread connecting the era of the Roosevelts to the role of American sea power in the twenty-first century.
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 Sullivan 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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