USS Missouri (BB-63), Iowa-Class Battleship and Site of the Japanese Surrender in World War II #USSMissouri #BB63 #IowaClass #USNavy #Battleship #NavalHistory #WW2History #SurrenderDeck | Navy History

Reconciliation. Reflection. Remembrance. The USS Arizona and USS Missouri stand as powerful bookends to America's involvement in World War II, from the moment of attack to the moment of declared peace. At the Battleship Missouri Memorial, we honor the sacrifices and stories of the heroes who served aboard. Come explore the history. Help preserve the legacy. #USSMissouri #ExploreOahu #ExploreHawaii #Navy | Battleship Missouri Memorial

902K views · 17K reactions | Truman warned Japan to surrender or face ‘utter destruction.’ When they refused, the atomic bomb was dropped. Some say it saved lives by ending the war quickly. Others call it unnecessary and inhumane. What do YOU think—was dropping the bomb justified? Learn more about the end of the war in "Surrender on the USS Missouri" link in our bio. #wwii #history #wwiifoundation #documentary | The World War II Foundation | Facebook