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In fact, you can tour the ship without a guide, and can stand on the very spot where the desk used during the signing stood. I have done so, and it is a thrilling tour for history buffs and plain ol' tourists alike. The USS Missouri, for those that don't know, served in the Korean War and off and on all the way up through the Gulf War before being decommissioned.  The USS Arizona would have made a worthy commemorative. Edited by CelticKnot
12/20/2022 5:00 pm
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CN - Wonderful pic of the actual signing ceremony. Thanks!
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Pillar of the Community
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I appreciate and believe More emphasis should be on Our Military History, Thank Goodness for Coins and Commemoratives, Especially What If's  Celtiknot, Thanks for posting the Historic Signing !!!! Edited by Morgans Dad
12/20/2022 5:52 pm
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My office when I was serving in the Navy at Pearl, was on Ford Island directly next to where the Missouri is currently moored. When I was there she was still on the active commissioned list and she tied up across the harbor. I had the great honor of going to sea aboard her before she was decommissioned.
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At the moment of that signing ceremony, the United States of America was at the pinnacle of it's power and had the most power vested in a single nation in the history of the world. I lived in Hawaii for twenty-seven years (1970-1998) and left before the USS Missouri arrived. The USS Arizona is a somber place to visit, realizing how many men are entombed there, including a relative of mine. This would most certainly been a most worthy commemorative coin, but no commemorative coin legislation could have passed in that era. A commemorative coin would have to wait thirty four more years.
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I had the great honor of going to sea aboard her [the USS Missouri] before she was decommissioned. WOW!  Quote:
The USS Arizona is a somber place to visit... It really is. nickelsearcher likened it to the Vietnam Memorial, which I have yet to visit, but if it's anything like the USS Arizona Memorial, it is indeed a somber, introspective and reflective place to visit. I'm fortunate to have been able to visit it 8 years ago and to this day, I still recall the oil blobs drifting lazily to the surface of the water, the quietness of everyone on the memorial (even the children) and the overall reverence for all the people that sacrificed their lives for our great country. It's something that every United States denizen should experience. I didn't realize that the USS Arizona was built in 1910 until I started Googling some things. One wonders how long before her hull crumbles into scale. I could go on and on about her, but all you need to know is right here in this Wiki article. Edited by CelticKnot
12/22/2022 9:59 pm
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I still recall the oil blobs drifting lazily to the surface of the water We paid our respects to the Arizona when our son was 7 years old. When one of those oil blobs broke the surface he said in his childish voice 'Daddy, the ship is crying'. Of course, this caused many of the adults present to do exactly that. |
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Thanks, commems. That would have been a very worthwhile commemorative issue. Unfortunate it wasn't handled in a way to give it a better chance. Quote:
We paid our respects to the Arizona when our son was 7 years old. When one of those oil blobs broke the surface he said in his childish voice 'Daddy, the ship is crying'. Of course, this caused many of the adults present to do exactly that. Dang, the dust must have suddenly been stirred up in my study and aggravated my allergies when I read that... Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/My U.S. Fractional Note Set: https://notes.www.collectors-societ...eSetID=34188 |
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That's a wonderful story and a nice honor, Dearborn. Thank you for your service.
It appears the newsprint pages are later copies, as I do see at the bottom of one sheet an address for obtaining copies which includes a zip code. Zip codes weren't introduced until the early '60's (I still remember Mom complaining about having to use zip codes!). Still a very neat unexpected find inside the case after 32+ years!
Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/My U.S. Fractional Note Set: https://notes.www.collectors-societ...eSetID=34188Edited by hokiefan_82
12/23/2022 8:16 pm
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Thanks for that zip code info. I didn't know that. I'm just glad that they used paper fill that reflects the history of the memorial.
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Thanks for that zip code info. Good eye, hokiefan! |
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Dearborn, Thank You for sharing Your Awesome Re-Enlistment Memorabilia. Your Service is Very Appreciated, Thank You !!! Merry Christmas, My Fellow Collector...... |
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I enjoyed the discussion!
Thanks to all who added an image or personal story to truly enhance this post!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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I enjoyed the discussion! As did I. Thank you for sharing! |
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