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USS Iowa
Although this ship now permanently resides at the Port of Los Angeles, she was once a powerful Navy battleship during WWII, the Korean War, and the Cold War.
Plan Around USS Iowa
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USS Iowa Details
Although this ship now permanently resides at the Port of Los Angeles, she was once a powerful Navy battleship during WWII, the Korean War, and the Cold War. She even carried President Franklin D. Roosevelt across the ocean to a vital meeting with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin. The ship was turned into a museum and opened to the public for tours. Guests are able to see the interior of this historic ship, including the engine room, boiler room, and the Presidents cabin.
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