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  • Posted Jan. 29, 2013 12:01 a.m.
  • Last US Battleship launched

  • January 29, 1944

    Last US Battleship launched

    The last US battleship, the USS Missouri (BB-63), was christened and launched on January 29, 1944. Miss Margaret Truman, daughter of Senator Harry S. Truman, had the honor of being the Missouri's sponsor.

    www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-m/bb63-v3.htm

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