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USS Mississippi’s service history highlights last battleship salvo
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: The article recounts USS Mississippi’s construction details and its final major-caliber salvo at Surigao Strait.
WHO: USS Mississippi (BB-41), U.S. Navy
WHAT: USS Mississippi’s service history is summarized, including its World War II battle stars and final major-caliber salvo at Surigao Strait.
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 7:26 AM ET
WHERE: Surigao Strait
WHY: The ship fired its last major-caliber salvo during World War II at Surigao Strait.
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