USS Missouri (BB-63)

USS Missouri (BB-63) is a battleship of the United States Navy, launched in 1944 and known for its significant role in World War II, including serving as the site of Japan's formal surrender in 1945. Named after the state of Missouri, it is one of the last battleships built and represents a powerful naval engineering achievement of its time, featuring heavy artillery and advanced technology. Following its service in the Korean War and later operations, it was decommissioned and is now a museum in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where visitors can learn about its history and the broader context of naval warfare.