Newest US Battle and Cargo Ships Launch

Newest US Battle and Cargo Ships Launch

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History, Science, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the USS Iowa, a significant battleship with a weight of 45,000 tons, launched during wartime with sponsorship from Mrs. Henry A Wallace. The armament details are mostly secret, but it is known to have 16-inch guns. A record in shipbuilding was set at Henry J Kaiser's shipyard, producing a 10,000-ton liberty ship in 24 days. Kaiser's vision extends to giant cargo planes, gaining attention from Washington.

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