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How Big Were Iowa-Class Battleships And How Many Troops Could They Carry?
Iowa-class battleships measured 887 feet long and displaced 58,460 tons, with crews ranging from 2,500 during WWII to 1,573 ...
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Iowa-Class Battleship Comeback: Would the Navy Do It?
While the idea of reactivating the US Navy’s iconic Iowa-class battleships is popular among enthusiasts, it is a logistical ...
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The U.S. Navy’s Iowa-Class Battleships Almost Got Nuclear Weapons
The iconic Iowa-class battleships came closer to being nuclear-armed platforms than many realize. During the Cold War, the US ...
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The day North Korean artillery poked the wrong battleship and got erased by 16-inch naval guns
Shutterstock USS Wisconsin’s Direct Hit on North Korean Artillery USS Wisconsin fought in the Korean War starting in October ...
Des Moines breaks ground on Italian-American culture center
City leaders in Des Moines have initiated the construction of an Italian-American Culture Center, set to open in 2026, ...
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Mount Vernon barn exhibit highlights new contrasts of Iowa’s heritage
In Bill Stamats latest collection, you won't find the same dull textures, faded colors and framing that has become a ...
Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa breaks ground at Butler Mansion
A groundbreaking in Des Moines started the multi-million-dollar cultural redevelopment, housing educational and recreational activities. State, county, and city leaders ...