Battleships were instrumental in America's rise to world dominance at the end of the 19th century. Two battleships in particular, the U.S.S. Wisconsin BB-9 and BB-64, participated in wars and conflicts around the globe, demonstrating America's technological power. In 1903, the Wisconsin served as the setting for peace talks between Panama and Colombia. On December 7, 1943, the fast battleship Wisconsin (BB-64) was launched in response to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1988, she was recommissioned for yet another ...
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Battleships were instrumental in America's rise to world dominance at the end of the 19th century. Two battleships in particular, the U.S.S. Wisconsin BB-9 and BB-64, participated in wars and conflicts around the globe, demonstrating America's technological power. In 1903, the Wisconsin served as the setting for peace talks between Panama and Colombia. On December 7, 1943, the fast battleship Wisconsin (BB-64) was launched in response to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1988, she was recommissioned for yet another tour of duty. This is the story of two proud vessels and their role in American naval and diplomatic history.
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