Summary: The Battleship Missouri is best known as the site where World War II officially ended on Sept. 2, 1945. Veterans share tales about the ship, nicknamed the "Mighty Mo," and celebrate its arrival in Pearl Harbor, where it is now a floating museum.
One of those pieces that you listen to when you need a refreshing look at peace and war. The USS Missouri is an iconic figure in both ideals. Reporter does a great job in tying in familiar voices of history to help the listener visualize the life and times of the Mighty Mo. Perfect timing so the world will not only honor the end of WWII on Sept.2, but so we can relate our past to our future.
Well-structured, tightly written and nicely narrated, this news drop-in is full of interesting anecdotes about the Battleship Missouri. There's also good use of sound including brief historic archive recording of General MacArthur. The speakers are engaging and I'd prefer to have heard more of them and a little less of the reporter. But still a perfect addition to Labor Day weekend programming to commemorate Sept 2 anniversary of the Japenese surrender ending WWII.
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Jennifer Bulosan
Posted on August 22, 2007 at 10:48 AM | Permalink
Review of Battleship Missouri Memorial
One of those pieces that you listen to when you need a refreshing look at peace and war. The USS Missouri is an iconic figure in both ideals. Reporter does a great job in tying in familiar voices of history to help the listener visualize the life and times of the Mighty Mo. Perfect timing so the world will not only honor the end of WWII on Sept.2, but so we can relate our past to our future.
David Swatling
Posted on August 20, 2007 at 08:09 PM | Permalink
Review of Battleship Missouri Memorial
Well-structured, tightly written and nicely narrated, this news drop-in is full of interesting anecdotes about the Battleship Missouri. There's also good use of sound including brief historic archive recording of General MacArthur. The speakers are engaging and I'd prefer to have heard more of them and a little less of the reporter. But still a perfect addition to Labor Day weekend programming to commemorate Sept 2 anniversary of the Japenese surrender ending WWII.