I toured the USS Massachusetts, the 680-foot battleship that fired the last shot of World War II. Take a look inside.

The USS Massachusetts, known for its pivotal role in World War II, is now a museum and war memorial in Massachusetts.
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Sleep on the Battleship IOWA during the ship's first ‘Family Overnight'

Camping out in a backyard, snoozing next to a tank of jellies at the local aquarium, or catching a dream or two at a local museum: Summer is the primo season for savoring offbeat overnight adventures.
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Find Veterans Day events, from the Battleship IOWA to the national parks

Paying honor to those who have served? We pause each November to show our gratitude through speeches, parades, concerts, and ceremonies. In Southern California, many veterans and their families ...
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Iowa-Class Battleship vs. Kirov-Class Battlecruiser: Who Would Have Won?

Summary and Key Points: In a hypothetical 1988 naval battle, the USS Iowa and a Soviet Kirov-class battlecruiser clash in a fight for naval supremacy. The Kirov, equipped with advanced missiles, would ...