Battleship Missouri Memorial honors “Mighty Mo” for Missouri’s dedication to preserving history

PEARL HARBOR, Hello. (KFVS) – The Battleship Missouri Memorial, situated in Honolulu, Hello, shall be unveiling a brand new plaque onboard the USS Missouri to precise their gratitude to the folks of Missouri for his or her steady contributions that has helped ignite the restoration of America’s final battleship.

The customized, hand-crafted plaque is displayed on the aspect of Gun Turret 1 for all guests to see and was made out of teak to represent the restoration efforts of the teak deck that adorns the complete battleship.

Over the previous 4 years, the folks of the State of Missouri have generously supported the “Mighty Mo” by offering $388,000 in funds. Missouri has additionally been a key companion in main the efforts in preserving this monumental piece of historical past. Particularly, the donations have gone on to restoring the teak deck in want of intensive restore as a consequence of put on and tear over a number of a long time.

The “Mighty Mo” continues to attract in guests from all around the globe and is one in all Pearl Harbor’s hottest reveals because of the historic moments that passed off onboard.

“A number of years in the past, I had the respect of touring the USS Missouri and witnessing the residing historical past of the ‘Mighty Mo’, a very emblematic illustration of American freedom and exceptionalism,” Missouri Governor Mike Parson stated. “We respect the efforts of the USS Missouri Memorial Affiliation and its companions to protect America’s final battleship. The State of Missouri is past proud to assist the restoration and care of the ‘Mighty Mo’ in order that her story can proceed to be not solely informed however seen.”

For extra data on the USS Missouri Memorial Affiliation’s “All Palms on Deck!” Capital Marketing campaign and become involved, please go to USSMissouri.org/donate.

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