The U.S.S. Missouri & the End of WWII | History Traveler Episode 224

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@garyrunnalls7714]

Hey brother If there's ever a chance for you to visit USS Iowa in San Pedro California, please do and about 2 blocks away from her is an amazing place called JD Hobbies. It's 10,000 square feet of historical everything from all wars, space, books, movies, sports, dioramas, artifacts, antique soldiers and vehicles from Roman times to modern. It's incredible and the way it's set up is Epic! The owner is a guy named Lou who has done many history projects for all types of producers and it's in such a historical area with the old Warner theater across the street and many places restored from the 1800's -the WW2 era. Lou travels all over and his dad was in charge of hair for many movies such as the Planet of the Apes with Chuck Heston etc. Super nice guy and you could do a show just on his place alone.

[@lordstimpleton8896]

By far the most quality historical content on KZbin. I'm not sure what it is you add to the videos that make them such good quality, but keep doing it!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@vanessasilvester8854]

I absolutely agree 💞

[@judygrandstrand9784]

Yes! I agree!

[@Freedom-nu7he]

100% agree He does a great job on every video!! Everyday when I get a chance to sit down and watch a episode is a great day!!

[@jeffjeff4477]

I concur, Keep it up!!!! Thank you

[@deetripletee7268]

One of the best channels on KZbin

[@lizlittle1641]

I agree. It is one of the best!

[@deetripletee7268]

@@lizlittle1641 I’m a history major in NY and a veteran. This is what I wanted to learn about it college and 90% of the curriculum was gender studies so this channel makes up for that.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I really do appreciate that. Hopefully the channel is doing some good in some way.

[@deetripletee7268]

@@TheHistoryUnderground I assure you it is.

[@rolfstaplesii3563]

I served aboard the Missouri during the Gulf War from 1990-92. I am glad you enjoyed your visit. You videos are some of the best on KZbin. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@timothyogden9761]

Above All! Thank you for your service! Where would we be without those, like you, giving of yourselves and insuring the freedom and liberty we all enjoy?

[@sheilahall9814]

I imagine you have alot of stories from your time on the Missouri.

[@jonahpedersen5429]

I was TAD aboard Missouri in 91 during Desert Storm as a Marine linguist.

[@billkaldem5099]

Thank you

[@j.dthrush9145]

Reading through the comments, I didn’t expect to see this. That is really cool that you served on this ship that had so much history. I have been on this ship several times. Thank you for your service.

[@danielstout9939]

The History Underground channel is by far the best channel on KZbin I was stationed there a while back and seen all these historical sites and I want to thank you for keeping the History alive . Keep up the great work, look forward to watching future episodes.

[@williambechmann6547]

I admire the decision to place the USS Missouri near the USS Arizona. These two battleships bookend the start and ending to the Pacific Campaign of World War II. Great job on all of your Pearl Harbor videos, JD!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I really like the decision that was made to place them together.

[@stevenm3823]

Japanese tourists at Pearl Harbor always get their photos taken in front of the USS Arizona memorial, never in front of the USS Missouri.

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

@@TheHistoryUnderground that was a fact that i had no idea ,i didnt know the bow of the AZ was even still there

[@vw2112]

@@TheHistoryUnderground you know they put the 2 battleship guns like that in phoenix too

[@DaBeattiester]

@@vw2112 I can't wait to get back to Mighty Mo and show my family the ship I served on from 85 - 89.

[@buddyslater5529]

JD, I'm a 74 year old Air Force veteran of the Vietnam Era, and I really enjoy your channel. I recently finished watching your tour of the pacific island battles, and I wonder if you plan to do the same with Korea & Vietnam. Your knowledge of the terrain and ebb and flow of the battles, make watching them a joy for a history buff such as myself.

[@GhostofSicklesleg]

When I was in the Navy, I was on the USS Constellation CV-64 and off her flight deck I got to see the USS New Jersey fire her 16” guns. It was one of those things seen live, you never forget! Great video as always

[@Babararoot55]

Dirty 😊👋

[@Wreckdiver59]

Thanks JD 👍 A lot of people don't realize that places like the USS Missouri and the Aviation Museum rely heavily on donations for their existence. It's awesome that people are willing to volunteer and donate to preserve these important parts of history.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

100% agree.

[@wardcook5887]

I am sure this was an important day for you, I know it was for me as well being from Missouri and seeing our namesake ship. We visited her and Pearl Harbor in September and it was a very emotional visit for me. My son (9 years old) also got an opportunity to drive the boat from the USS ARIZONA Memorial. What a special memory we will have of such an important place in American history. Thanks for also pointing out the fact that the two ships are facing each other in the symbolic nod to the beginning and ending of World War II. I always love your content. Take Care, and safe travels.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Interesting. Thanks!

[@lancesay]

thank you for highlight this amazing ship. the first day i stepped on the teak wood deck of the missouri on tuesday, november 13, 1990, never once i thought i would look back on history some 31 years 8 months 5 days later that was the highlight of my career in the us navy. best experience ever, to served on this beauty from november 13, 1990 to march 31, 1992. went to the gulf war on this ship and called her home sweet home, what an experience many dream and only a few got a chance to live it.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@r.j.dunfee2882]

The job you do to preserve History, is overwhelming! Thank you! I was named after my 4x uncle, 51 Pennsylvania volunteers Civil War, my Grandfather was a CPO on a destroyer in South Pacific in WW2, my Father was in Air Force during Korean War an was stationed in Japan. I was Law Enforcement for 16 years. The job you do telling all these Historical moments, really moves me! Pulls at my heartstrings! Don't stop! Great job!

[@bradmiller3367]

The feeling of being able to stand on or at a historical site is indescribable. ‘Humbled’ comes to mind, but does not quite do the feeling justice, to me. I have to thank you once again for such amazing content!

[@jimreilly917]

I had that feeling at Gettysburg…particularly Little Round Top.

[@cleverusername9369]

There is NOTHING in history I love more than our battleships, thank you JD for another superb video. By orders of magnitude the best, most engaging, most well edited, and well presented history content on KZbin. We'll done, sir, and thank you. If you ever find yourself in my beautiful state of North Carolina, I hope you can make your way down to Wilmington to see our battleship, USS NC BB-55. Plus, there's a Confederate fort nearby, Fort Fisher, that was the site of two fairly significant battles in 1864 and '65, Wilmington was the last major Confederate coastal stronghold and was known as "the Gibraltar of the South" seems like something that would be right up your alley. Also tiny correction: 6:49 I believe you meant to say that the _South Dakota_ and _North Carolina_ classes have/had 16" 45 caliber guns, and the _Iowa_ class have 16" 50 cals.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Definitely looking to get to NC at some point.

[@jondoe399]

Good lord, these episodes just get better and better. Thank you JD.

[@MamaDee_83]

Excellent video JD! I truly admire how you have brought the beginning and the end of WWII to light in this video. I never knew the significance of the bows of the Arizona and Missouri until today. This is why I love your videos. The little things you highlight that no one knows during the course of the war have so much meaning. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Having those two ships right there together is certainly symbolic.

[@davidstepeck2644]

I visited the “Mighty Mo” in 2005. Just to be standing on her deck where the Japanese surrendered was simply awesome. Great job on this video, you nailed it. Taking a tour of the inside of the ship would not have been as meaningful as the way you presented the history of the ship. Thank you from an appreciative subscriber in Connecticut.

[@Babararoot55]

David 😑

[@Ronaldl2350]

I was getting goose bumps, seeing the exact spot today then the news reel footage from the surrender ceremony. I can't help but comment a lot on your videos. They are so well done and with great honor. Thank you for bringing these great history pieces to us. Keep up with the amazing work. Take care.

[@phillipkildow4825]

Thanks for this episode! I was honored to serve aboard Missouri during Desert Storm, and also visited Pearl Harbor while aboard. Hope I can get over there to visit the ship again. Great show! I've enjoyed many of your Civil War episodes, and I appreciate your love of history.

[@gregkirch6247]

I was stationed on the USS Missouri from 1986 to 1990. I'm really happy you made this video.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow! That is awesome.

[@stephenmorse7709]

Sir, I have been watching your incredible videos for a couple of years. I have always loved American History and by far you are an amazing person, so full of knowledge. You share so much pertinent and interesting information that it is truly remarkable to me. I would certainly recommend your videos to any American History teacher/professor and Historical Society so that all will truly appreciate and love the people who have done so much good for the USA through the ages. Keep up the fantastic work and God Bless! Steve - Massachusetts

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

That really means a lot. Thank you.

[@stephenmorse7709]

Would you consider conducting a video within the special section of Arlington cemetery for the heroes who perished during Iraqi Freedom and the Afghanistan war. One beautiful young woman just out of high school back in 2005 (Sam Huff), was killed in Iraq. She was a very brave woman and had her whole life ahead of her. She is buried in Arlington cemetery. She was from Arizona and had planned to obtain a phycology degree and join the FBI once her service to her Country was completed. But she never had the chance

[@Babararoot55]

@@stephenmorse7709 Hello 👋 Morse ! 👅 Hello, How old are you ? Where you from ?? Nice 😊 meeting you xx 😘 😊

[@judygrandstrand9784]

Never enough time to see everything there is to see on the Missouri. Fascinating place.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed.

[@roxannashively3751]

So appropriate for the USS Missouri to be docked in Pearl Harbor. We visited it when it was in Bremerton, then saw it cruising into Hawaii from the air when leaving Honolulu. Quite a sight.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed. Love that it’s there.

[@kennethreiver985]

I am really enjoying this series every episode brings back memories of my Dad who was in Europe and two of my Uncles who were in the Pacific . Thanks

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@lwovert8148]

Great stuff again. I had the pleasure to re-enlist in the Navy in Pearl Harbor. I got to do it on the USS Arizona July 1999 and on USS Missouri in July 2002. That last re-enlistment on the Missouri took me to my Retirement in February 2006. Thank you for sharing this. It was a "GREAT HONOR" for me to do this in my career and not many people can lay claim to that.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@Babararoot55]

Overt !👋

[@chrisl211]

10:51 Général P. Leclerc is here on the picture (4th from the left) behind General Mc Arthur.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@Babararoot55]

Chris !😒

[@stephenrrose]

Great Job JD! I love that you are keeping History Alive, Humbling what everyone went through during that time period! Love the content of the video and the information at the end about the Bows pointing at each other! Outstanding Brother!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ncwoodworker]

That is so cool to have the bows of the Arizona and Missouri facing each other. That is incredible!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed. Never knew that until I went there.

[@Babararoot55]

WoodWorker ! 😎

[@JasonW_CrazyJason_]

Yet another fantastic video, keep up the great work you do to bring history alive for the younger generations. I can't wait until my 2 year old son is old enough to understand what happened then and I can show him all your videos to given him the best look at the true history of what occurred and not the abridged versions that our schools are currently teaching. Thank you for giving this to the world.

[@Babararoot55]

Jason !

[@epfan4life1]

Absolutely loved every video from Pearl Harbor so far. Thank you so much for these awesome videos

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@lizlittle1641]

Thank you JD for another amazing video! I think your videos are the best for sharing history!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@SpaceAce.3]

I remember visiting that battleship when I was a kid during fleet week in San Fran in the 90s. It was still an active ship. When I saw the surrender deck I was hooked on history.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Amazing ship. Glad that it got you into history!

[@christinetyrrell2295]

Have had interest in war history for a over 35 years a friend from Northern Ireland 20 years ago got me photos of pearl harbour and have a book on aftermath your recent shows have been informative

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that!

[@phyllishershkowitz3806]

I have seen ALL your videos, they keep evolving and get even more enjoyable 😊 MORE!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that!

[@lindawilliams388]

Just finished watching this video and I'm very grateful to have seen this. My uncle was in the Navy and when he was in his 90's he told me about being on the ship that was the escort for the USS Missouri at the time of the signing of this document. He watched it from the deck of his ship. I'm addicted to your channel! Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I always love hearing those stories.

[@tonytrotta9322]

My dad who passed away in 2017 at age 92 was on the Heavy Cruiser USS Louisville CA 28 and after (2) kamikaze hits and her repairs completed on April 10, 1945, Louisville delivered Admiral Halsey's 50 officers and 100 staff to the battleship Missouri at Guam in May 1945 and Louisville returned to the Pacific to join TF 54 in providing gunfire support for ground forces on Okinawa. We visited mothballed USS Missouri BB 63 in Bremerton, WA - (closed for filming movie MacArthur with Greggory Peck in 1976) and boarded Mighty Mo in 1978 in Bremerton, WA.

[@Babararoot55]

Tony !

[@andycraddock7677]

A wonderful presentation on the events during the signing of the surrender/peace documents aboard the enormous USS Missouri. (For those who have never had the experience of seeing a modern, US Navy Fleet Carrier or retired battleship, it’s one of those experiences in life where photographs don’t even begin to give the subjects justice and most folks seem awestruck by how truly massive these vessels are). Some other interesting things I’ve read about the surrender ceremony in Tokyo Bay. The first I cannot independently verify, but have read from numerous, different sources- and that is that upon order of Admiral Nimitz (and perhaps other senior officers), all naval rifles, 5” guns and other heavy armaments aboard the Mighty Mo’ and other ships at anchorage in Tokyo Bay were fully elevated, but also fully loaded and crewed. It appears the Allied Forces remained wary right to the formal end. The second interesting fact concerns the table and chairs used during the surrender ceremony. (This one came directly from an official USNPS docent on board the USS Missouri, so I think it accurate and true.) You will notice in the historical film from the ceremony that the table, though draped with a heavy cloth, clearly shows raised edges on all sides. This is because the table used in the ceremony was an ordinary, crew messing table, brought up from a crew messing area. The raised edges helped keep plates, cups, bowls etc. from easily sliding off in rough seas. The chairs, likewise, were ordinary chairs taken from officers’ staterooms. Further, our guide mentioned that furniture such as these pieces may have been manufactured by federal inmates in prison workshops. Seems even the incarcerated may have done their bit if this too is historically accurate. Perhaps our YT friend can verify or correct my information about the ships’ guns being loaded and crewed. If you’ve never had the opportunity to visit Pearl Harbor, do so if possible. It will be the trip of a lifetime. Thank you again for presentation. Be well all.

[@Babararoot55]

Andy !😑👋

[@ChristyD067]

Outstanding!!! Thank you for taking us on your adventures and sharing this incredible history!

[@BingaDee]

My grandfather served on this amazing ship at the end of WW2 and for the Korean war. He was a 16" gunner and was on deck for the Japanese surrender. It's so amazing to see the actual ship he served on. I remember his stories and someday I WILL make it to see it myself.

[@SoCal780]

Absolutely fascinating. I learned quite a lot from this video. I was amazed to learn of the ceremonial respect given to a Kamikaze pilot to tried to do harm to the very ship in which he was honored from prior to his burial at sea. I wonder if they would have done that for one of ours? Thank you so much for these videos, they are absolutely amazing and greatly appreciated. 👍👍

[@Isaiah-gz4gp]

I've always been interested in WW2 and the Civil War. Thanks for bringing us along. Now that my kids are getting older we'll be taking a few a the same trips.

[@Babararoot55]

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[@Hazwaste63]

Wife and I visited Pearl and the Mighty MO in 2011. Was surreal, almost like being in a dream standing at the plaque. It was also extra special to tour the command of my mother's guardian Captain (later Adm.) Roscoe Hillenkoetter.

[@Babararoot55]

Haz 👋

[@gavinsouza8019]

Another great video my man. They are authentic, moving, and so genuinely well done. The music really brings a vibe to the films as well. They are not over the top or flashy. They have that old school vibe, which I love and think separates your video's from others. You have something pretty special going on here. Keep up the solid work and we will keep supporting.

[@Babararoot55]

Gavin !👋

[@TravelingToHistory]

JD, I really enjoyed the pearl harbor episodes and because of you i got a decent list to visit hahaha. Great work as always!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@perryj8850]

That was impressive. Thanks for taking us along.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Pretty amazing place.

[@1psychofan]

So good JD! What I wouldn’t give to have one of those pens 🖊 eh? What a great episode 👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

That would be something else.

[@lancelotcamacho1021]

Nice! Wish i can see in person of the USS Missouri! Your topic in history is awesome! Always watching your blog!

[@Babararoot55]

Lance !

[@jamesmcintosh2750]

You fine sir are a great storyteller I have enjoyed every video I have watched of yours thank you for bringing history to our homes

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@danmeloche6380]

I really enjoy your style of presenting these documentaries . It will make my up coming trip to Gettysburg much more enjoyable. Thank You

[@Babararoot55]

Dan 👋😑

[@ronbednarczyk2497]

I was in Hawaii in April and visited Pearl Harbor, the new submarine museum, the aviation museum, and the Utah. Since I'm a DoD employee I got onto Wheeler and Schofield barracks. Capital ships are moored with their bows pointing out to sea, which is how the Arizona is positioned. The Missouri should be positioned the same way but that would have placed its stern to the Arizona. Therefore, it was turned around so that its bow faced the Arizona paying honors to it. A place that doesn't get many visitors is the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, commonly known as the Punchbowl. It is out of the way, but well worth the trip. The Honolulu Memorial is amazing. I hope JD went there.

[@Babararoot55]

Ron 🥰👋

[@mr.tall-man1573]

The peace table they signed it on is at the Annapolis Naval Academy museum on campus. I got to see that 2 years ago. That's a great museum if you ever get a chance to go.

[@Babararoot55]

MrTallMan 😊

[@michaeltempleton783]

The USS Missouri was at Bremerton, WA for years. I remember my cousins and I running around the main deck back in the 60s.

[@Babararoot55]

Templeton 👋

[@raphaelmendez8072]

My guy.. once again I envy you! Another fantastic program. Pearl Harbor is still on my bucket list and I will get out there. When it comes to the history that is told and Untold you are the man. Keep them coming!

[@jmnorris50]

You should make a trip to Wilmington, NC sometime. Could visit the battleship downtown and then hit Ft Fisher and/or Ft Anderson. Very cool place to visit if you are looking for a new spot.

[@renatoreside2109]

Lots of respect for General Jonathan Wainwright. Helped defend my country. Never left the Philippines even as it fell; incarcerated and emaciated as a POW. Medal of Honor deserved.

[@nmelkhunter1]

Very well done and certainly very moving.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@gnrrpreacher]

I was lucky enough to get a tour of the engineering space. Fantastic.

[@Babararoot55]

Runner !

[@2CalaLilly]

I saw the USS Missouri at anchor in Port of Los Angels harbor while she was being prepared for her final voyage to Pearl Harbor. As warships go, she and her sister ships are beautiful. Missouri's sister ship, USS Iowa, is permanently anchored at her museum in Los Angeles harbor. Iowa was the first in the 'Iowa' class battleships that included Missouri, New Jersey and Wisconsin. Wisconsin and her museum are in Norfolk, VA, and New Jersey is in her museum in Camden, NJ. The New Jersey is the most decorated battleship in US Naval History, but all four of these battleships are highly decorated for their service in WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, and the Gulf War.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

2CalaLilly In 1986 my Late Dad and I were working in the Navy Base in Long Beach, CA. Both the New Jersey and the Missouri where there. The Missouri was in dry dock at the time. And to see something that big with no water around to hold it up Man it was something else for sure.

[@Ganiscol]

Speaking of USS New Jersey BB-62, she is also in the books as the fastest battleship in all of history, doing 35 knots and sustaining that speed just before her Vietnam deployment in '68.

[@garysumner1499]

I have been watching you for quite a while now. I have to tell you how much I appreciate what you do and your editing is incredible. I hope one day to have the opportunity to meet you in person.

[@roberttravers1924]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences, you give us a chance to visit some really interesting places that we might otherwise never see.

[@Babararoot55]

Rob 👋

[@only1dutchgirl]

I didn't know a representative of my country, The Netherlands co-signed too... I am learning everytime

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Always learning!

[@only1dutchgirl]

@@TheHistoryUnderground yes!! Even about the May 1940 bombing of my hometown Rotterdam. Always something new.

[@usnusmcret]

Many decades ago, when the “Mighty Mo” was in Norfolk, I took my son on a tour. I have a picture of him standing where the peace treaty was signed.

[@Babararoot55]

Hello, How old are you ? Where you from ?? Nice 😊 meeting you xx 😘 😊

[@charlesmcclellan1095]

When I was a kid if it wasn't The Alamo, it was Pearl harbor that we kids were reminded of all the time. I don't recall a book entitled 'We Were There at the ALAMO', but I do remember reading 'We Were There at Pearl Harbor' numerous times. En Route to Vietnam we landed at Hickam for a lay-over, but we weren't allowed out of the terminal. Always wanted to go back but never have. So, thank you for covering Pearl. Keep up the good work.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad to share the experience. Thank you.

[@jeffe9842]

Another excellent video, JD. This one gave me chills. I had never seen the surrender deck before, other than in pictures of the surrender ceremony. I did not know that the Missouri was placed facing the Arizona. Thanks for enlightening me. Your videos should be required in schools.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@jLutraveling]

Excellent. My home State. My Mom worked as a telephone operator in Rolla, Missouri. It was the main long distance office for Fort Leonard Wood, that office knew about the death of FDR before before most of the state did. They of course did not talk about it.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Interesting.

[@bmcg5296]

This J.D is another outstanding series on the pacific this time. Showing what’s important without the waffle others and T.V series always show. Bravo J.D on a series of high quality history, should be picked up more by those on KZbin than it gets at the moment. This should be in compulsory education as part of history within schools. It’s that good J.D I’m sure I could speak for others who watch say the same?

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! That really means a lot. Hopefully, people are sharing the channel out with others. I'm all for more people learning history.

[@mikeytran408]

Great video! I had a chance to visit The Mighty Mo, paid respects to those on the Arizona, and the aviation museum last October. At the location of where the kamikaze attack happened, if you leaned over the railing (carefully), you can see where the plane impacted and left an indentation. She's the first battleship I ever had a chance to visit and the trip was well worth it. Bought souvenirs to support the museum.

[@Babararoot55]

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[@MrFrankturbo1]

Well done again JD .. send some more !!

[@Babararoot55]

Turbo !👋

[@jimwiskus8862]

Always amazing JD. Thank you for your tireless reporting.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@dconn74]

Awesome!! I find your videos so educational. I'd love to go see some of the places you've seen.

[@Babararoot55]

Hello, How old are you ? Where you from ?? Nice 😊 meeting you xx 😘 😊

[@phillipmullins1643]

When I was stationed at the Naval Medical Clinic Pearl Harbor in 1988, I got a chance to visit the ship when it was still on active duty. I don't recall seeing a cover over the plaque commemorating the Japanese surrender. Great video regardless!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Not sure when that was added. Thanks for watching!

[@billyjoe6933]

Your very lucky to get to go to these important historical places thanks for taking us with you most of us will never make it there ourselves thank you

[@Babararoot55]

Joe

[@johnosburn5964]

Great to see that you visited the Mighty Mo. I volunteered on it, working to restore the radio room. You mentioned in a previous episode of the view from the Ford Island tower, you should see the view from atop the mast on the Missouri! I look forward to your next video. Hopefully you'll get a chance to tour Hickam. How long are you going to be on Oahu?

[@Babararoot55]

John !

[@louisdemoss6215]

Loved the flag !!! What a touch by MacArthur.... My town is named for Perry...

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yeah, I liked that.

[@robertculbreth694]

To get to the Missouri, you make the left turn on Ford Island onto Cowpens Street. Named for The Mighty Moo (the Missouri was nicknamed The Mighty Mo), the USS Cowpens escort carrier of WW2, named after the revolutionary Battle of Cowpens, for which my hometown of Cowpens SC is named for. If you're ever in the Upstate of South Carolina, you should do an episode on the battle & battlefield, where General Morgan gave the British a devil of a licking! The recreated Scruggs homestead cabin in the park is part of my ancestry. They didn't live there at the time of the battle, but the federal government purchased the land to preserve the battle site in a national park.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Interesting. Thanks for the extra info.

[@richardmeyer4691]

Great video on the U.S.S. Missouri. When I was 11 I had the privilege to visit it in Bremerton, WA. BTW, did you know that the trial casting of the surrender plaque is in the small Sea Services Museum in Sebring, Fl. Very interesting!

[@Babararoot55]

Meyer !

[@larryburwell8550]

Great video and story a d history lesson. Thank you for posting

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@Babararoot55]

Larry !😊

[@765mcvb]

My wife and flew out to Hawaii back in January for our 35 anniversary. While we were there we went over to Pearl Harbor to U.S. Arizona and the USS Missouri. What a somber place. We definitely learned more about the attack. Thanks for sharing your trip

[@msc8663]

My uncle was on that ship in sick bay. He was wounded when his ship was torpedoed and he and a few men were floating in the debris. He was picked up and put into sick bay.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow!

[@jefsantamonica641]

Thank you JD this was a wonderful overview of one of the most important signing ceremonies in world history.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@pauldouglas3084]

Great video mate 👍 keep up with the good work mate your the best

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@christopherreynolds8873]

Just another great video. Thank you

[@Babararoot55]

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[@mikehaywood6145]

Cant believe I missed this video. I have watched alot of them and love to see videos of places i have seen in person. Thanks again.

[@bradstitt3024]

Where the plaque is on the deck of the signing, they have the original part of the deck at the Trunan Library in Independence, MO

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@GreatNorthernTech]

Awesome content JD!

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[@froilanreyes7393]

Thank you for this episode on Pearl Harbor. A nice story of the start of the conflict with USS Arizona and end of the conflict with USS Missouri. History seeing eye to eye. American historians are masters of this kind of style. I remember visiting the Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum, and something really caught my attention. I didn't know that the LM EAGLE of Apollo 11 carried a piece of wood from the original 1903 Wright Flyer A of Kittyhawk. What a melodramatic way of showing two pioneering feat of aviation history! Looking forward for your next posting!

[@fredwinter850]

Thank You History Underground and the Gettysburg Foundation for getting this video made. On that deck it was assured that America would continue to speak English and Thousands of Americans paid the ultimate price so we could maintain our way of life. Let us never forget our way of life and all that entails.

[@TimeoffwithCuzinEddie]

Great video! I always learn so much from watching.

[@Babararoot55]

Time off the Cuzin Eddie !🥰

[@markpalmer6760]

Was there 20 years ago didn't know that the Missouri was there what a huge bonus that was. Thought it was the perfect place for her to be. Those battle ships are awesome gun platforms. Visiting Pearl harbour was a great experience.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Very much so.

[@robertmoyer175]

Cool that you being from Missouri, you had an opportunity to visit this famous battleship. As always, you did a remarkable job in this video. Thank you for these videos. As a Navy veteran Visiting Pearl Harbor was high on my bucket list, but, financially I do not see this occurring. Do you ever expect to visit the New Jersey?

[@Babararoot55]

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[@christopherkranick3860]

JD, excellent!

[@stevemasterton1577]

Thanks for the informative video and being from New Zealand didn't realize we actually signed on the war surrender document.

[@Babararoot55]

Hello, How old are you ? Where you from ?? Nice 😊 meeting you xx 😘 😊

[@mollyology1015]

So glad I discovered your channel, thank you. Wondering if you might be planning on doing an 8th Air Force series? Since Hanks/Spielberg are coming out with the 3rd “Band of Brothers” installment based on the 8th & book “Masters of the Air”. I’m reading it right now, as my husband’s grandfather was in the 8th Air Force & he never spoke of his experiences in the war…we want to learn more about what he endured. Hoping you will do some videos! Thanks again for the phenomenal content. -Molly from Chicago

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Definitely.

[@paulj.ingram2839]

On our honeymoon in 1982, my wife and I traveled to Bremerton to visit her brother, who worked in the Naval ship yard. At the time the Missouri was tied up there in an inlet by itself. It was sealed but you could walk right up to the main deck. Hope to see her at Pearl again someday.

[@jw4620]

My Dad (Marine) met my Mom while giving tours of "Mo".

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Nice!

[@anthonydm2947]

So very interesting and amazing to be in such a historical site. I’m jealous. Great video!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Glad to share the experience.

[@Joe26003]

I got to visit the USS Missouri in early 1983 where she sat in the mothball fleet in Bremerton WA. She wan't a museum but it was just opened to all to just walk up. You can see the Missouri in the opening of "An Officer and Gentleman." Another not very well known fact. In 1991 when dredging the spot where the Missouri was going to be berthed, they dredged up an unexploded Japanese torpedo. I was on the USS Tunny (SSN 682) as we were returning to Subase on Pearl Harbor and were stopped on our inbound trek. From where we were south of Ford Island, your could see the claws of the dredge with a big long shape caught in it. It was the Japanese torpedo.

[@Babararoot55]

Joe 👋

[@keviny1936]

I've had the privilege of being aboard USS Missouri twice, once in Pearl Harbor and when I was young in Bremerton where it was in mothballs at the time. Thanks for the video.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Nice! Thank you.

[@rw9866]

I was on my boat when it was located in Benicia Ca back before it was sent to Hawaii very cool it had armed guards on it so no one could go on board very cool.

[@Babararoot55]

RW ! Hello, How old are you ? Where you from ?? Nice 😊 meeting you xx 😘 😊

[@terryeustice5399]

An awesome video. Lots of History there for sure. Thank you for sharing!