Students From Around the World Gather on the Battleship Missouri Memorial for a Friendship Ceremony & Peace Signing
Pearl Harbor, HI – (December 8, 2017) – Students from the United States, Japan and Australia gathered
onboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial for a friendship ceremony and peace signing, culminating a
research project – “War and Peace in the Pacific 75.”
The project, put on by the Australian National Maritime Museum, Bi-Centennial Gift Fund, brought
together students from nine schools in the U.S. and Australia to become experts about events during
significant battles of World War II (WWII). Each participating school had to research, write, edit and
create a short video documentary – focusing on the war from the perspective and culture of their home
town.
“While the Mighty Mo is a memorial for many, it serves as a living piece of history for our youth,” said
Dan Parsons, Educational Director of the USS Missouri Memorial Association. “The best learning
happens out of the classroom and aboard this ship where our youth get a different view that’s up-close
and personal.”
The participating schools include:
The “War and Peace in the Pacific 75” project concluded with a ceremony and peace signing agreement
on the USS Missouri, and one youth ambassador designated from each country sharing their experiences
on the project, and their vision for youth being active in developing a peaceful future. The USS Missouri
Memorial Association also hosted all the students to dinner and a one-night stay onboard the Mighty Mo.
Students From Around the World Gather on the Battleship Missouri Memorial For a Friendship
Ceremony & Peace Signing
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To view all nine student-produced documentaries, visit the Australian National Maritime Museum, Bi-
Centennial Gift Fund YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/u64Dp8
The War and Peace in the Pacific Youth Friendship Ceremony can be viewed from the Australian
National Maritime Museum, Bi-Centennial Gift Fund YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/U761kd
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Since opening in January 1999, the Battleship Missouri Memorial has attracted more than 7-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. General admission, which
includes choice of an optional tour, is $27 per adult and $13 per child (4-12). Military, kama‘aina (local
resident) and school group pricing is available. For information or reservations, call (toll-free) 1-877-644-
4896 or visit USSMissouri.org
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