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USS Iowa is a retired battleship and the last lead ship of her class in the US Navy. She served in World War II, the Korean War, and was the flagship of Admiral Halsey at the Japanese surrender in 1945.
USS IOWA represents the largest — and last — class of battleships built by the United States Navy. The IOWA class battleships served in every US conflict from World War II through the Gulf War in 1991. Visit USS IOWA naval museum and experience a piece of living history.
USS Iowa was a pre-dreadnought battleship built for the United States Navy in the mid-1890s. She participated in the Spanish–American War, World War I, and was sunk as a target ship in 1923.
The Iowa class was a class of six fast battleships ordered by the United States Navy in 1939 and 1940. They were initially intended to intercept fast capital ships such as the Japanese KongÅ class and serve as the "fast wing" of the U.S. battle line.
Battleship USS IOWA served our country proudly in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War. Today, this historic U.S. Navy ship is an iconic Los Angeles landmark and considered one of the region’s best outdoor museums for families and visitors of all ages.
Learn about the history and achievements of USS IOWA, the last battleship in the world and the Battleship of Presidents. See statistics, timeline, awards and tragedies of this iconic ship that served the US Navy for almost 50 years.
Learn about the USS Iowa, the largest and fastest battleship ever built by the U.S. Navy, and its role in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War. Find out how it became a museum...
Learn about the USS Iowa, the leader of all Iowa-class battleships, and its role in World War II, Korea, and the Gulf War. See photos, facts, and stories of its service, weapons, and legacy.
USS Iowa was a 45,000-ton battleship that served in World War II, the Korean War and the Cold War. She carried President Roosevelt to Casablanca, fought in the Pacific and...
Learn about the history and service of USS Iowa (BB-61), the lead ship of her class and a World War II and Cold War battleship. See photos, facts, and events of her missions and battles.