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Celebrating The 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II

As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, come with us on an imaginary journey through what could have been newspaper headlines in the week surrounding that momentous occasion.

27 August 1945

30 August 1945

 

(There's a deeper story about the chair. Click here to hear more.)

 

2 September 1945

 

(A crew member who was aboard ST LOUIS on December 7th later commissioned IOWA and remained with her through the end of the war. Hear his Sept. 2nd story here.)

 

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Smiling man and child stand on a ship deck near large equipment. Text reads Kids Board Free Launching Labor Day Weekend. Promo details mention free admission for children with a paid adult.

Limited time only!

Kids Board Free

In the all-new Life of a Sailor experience, kids become sailor recruits, building their skills, following the story of a famous sailor, and joining Vicky the Dog on a scavenger hunt through Battleship IOWA.

Kids board free with a paid adult.