Artifact Gallery:
Battleship USS Iowa Museum Los Angeles collects relevant artifacts to help tell the story of the ship and the Surface Navy to a broad audience. Below you will find some of our accessioned artifacts in our collection. Not all items are on display and are monitored according to our collections management policy.
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2D USS Iowa BB-61 Commissioning Ceremony - February 22, 1943
Close up of Commissioning guests watching the ceremony taking place aft of Turret 3. Feb 22, 1943. USN photograph.
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CPO Nicholas G Cucinello being awarded the Silver Star from SECNAV Knox for his gallantry at Corregidor, Philippines.USN photo
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CPO Nicholas G Cucinello being awarded the Silver Star from SECNAV Knox for his gallantry at Corregidor, Philippines. NH 70073
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L to R - RADM E. J. Marquart, SECNAV Frank Knox, IOWA CO Capt John McCrea & Iowa Gov Burton B. Hickenlooper. - NH 70495
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