July 31, 2010
The nuclear submarine, USS Missouri was commissioned. It was the fifth ship of the line to be named for the Show-Me State.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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