FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE“MIGHTY MO” CELEBRATES 8-MILLIONTH VISITOR
Pearl Harbor, HI – (February 20, 2018) – The Battleship Missouri Memorial celebrated aspecial milestone today as it welcomed aboard its 8-millionth visitor. Edie Jordan and a coupleof her traveling friends of Rochester, NY were greeted with lei at the entrance of the historic
battleship.
“This is such a big day for the Mighty Mo as we welcome Edie as our 8-millionth visitor,” said
Mike Carr, President and CEO of the USS Missouri Memorial Association. “Our educationalprograms and efforts to preserve this important piece of history were made possible with thesupport from our visitors, staff, volunteers and donors. We look forward to welcoming the next 8
million visitors to the Battleship Missouri Memorial.”“This is amazing, I never win anything. I feel like I’ve won a lottery being the 8-millionth visitor,”
said Edie Jordan upon hearing the news that she was the historic attractions lucky visitor.
Edie received a private tour of the famous Mighty Mo and an opportunity to raise an American
flag onboard the historic vessel. Other gifts included a bag full of souvenirs and Battleship
Missouri swag from the organizations, Battleshop and a complimentary photo package
capturing their visit from Magic Memories.
“Today is a major win for the Battleship Missouri Memorial and we will continue to see greater
success in the coming years,” said Tim Guard, chairman of the board for the USS Missouri
Memorial Association. “The growing visitor numbers to this historic attraction is a direct result of
the hard work, planning, commitment that’s guiding us forward to the next milestone.”The USS Missouri, affectionately known as America’s last battleship, secured her spot in history
as the site of Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allied Forces on Sept. 2, 1945, ending
World War II. The Missouri was decommissioned for the final time in 1992 concluding a careerthat spanned five decades and three wars, bringing the Battleship era to an end. On Jan. 29,
1999, 55 years to the day after she was launched, the Battleship Missouri Memorial opened tothe public.
Battleship Missouri MemorialSince opening in January 1999, the Battleship Missouri Memorial has attracted more than 7million visitors from around the world with a fascinating tour experience showcasing the USS
Missouri’s unique place in history. Located a mere ship’s length from the USS Arizona
Memorial, the Mighty Mo completes a historical visitor experience that begins with the “day ofinfamy” and sinking of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and ends withJapan’s formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945.
The USS Missouri had an astounding career over five decades and three wars – World War II,
the Korean War, and Desert Storm – after which it was decommissioned and donated to thePier Foxtrot-5, Ford Island, Pearl Harbor
63 Cowpens St. • Honolulu, HI 96818 • Ph: (808) 423-2263 • Fax: (808) 423-0700 • www.ussmissouri.org

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Page 2USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Association
operates the Battleship Missouri Memorial as a historic attraction and oversees her care andpreservation with the support of visitors, memberships, grants, and donations.
The Battleship Missouri Memorial is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. General admission,
which includes choice of an optional tour, is $29 per adult and $13 per child (4-12). Military,kama‘aina (local resident) and school group pricing is available. For information or reservations,call (toll-free) 1-877-644-4896 or visit USSMissouri.org.

Link to image: https://i.imgur.com/sL3bRaA.jpg
Caption: Eight-millionth visitor, Edie Jordan of Rochester, NY, receives lei, Battleship Missouri
Memorial swag and a “Thank You” greeting as she enters the Mighty Mo.

Link to image: https://i.imgur.com/lIXUo3N.jpg
Caption: Eight-millionth visitor, Edie Jordan of Rochester, NY and friends receive a private tourof the Mighty Mo.
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