History. Conversation. Connection.
Mo-Joe is a virtual series open to guests worldwide. Created as an engaging afternoon break and interactive history experience, audiences from around the globe are invited to join special guest speakers, historians, veterans, and subject matter experts for conversations that bring history to life.
The 2026 series will feature compelling stories and thought-provoking discussions that support and reflect the mission of the Battleship Missouri Memorial — all while connecting with fellow history enthusiasts virtually from anywhere in the world.
Proceeds from each event directly support the preservation and restoration of the Mighty Mo.
Upcoming Event
The Warship of Peace with David Kohnen
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 12:00pm HST
Location: Zoom Webinar
Cost: $10 General Admission | 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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