Missouri (BB 63) - Naval Cruise Book

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Crewman stand tall and man the rails upon entering San Francisco Bay (left). Steep hills and cable cars are trademarks of one of the most scenic cities in America. (Bottom) Mighty Mo color guard members prepare to ' ' parade the colors to open an Oakland A ' s baseball game.

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San Francisco 1-7 July 1987 The citizens of San Francisco welcomed the crew of Missouri with open arms dur- ing the ship ' s Fourth of July visit. The sailors of Mighty Mo became eager, wide-eyed tourists, ready for any sightsee- ing adventure. Favorite areas for the crew included the Cannery (great for shops and restaurants) and Ghirardelli Square (famous for lively street entertainment). The beauty of Gold- en Gate Park and the Palace of Fine Arts was a delight to those fortunate enough to visit them. Other attractions included the Golden Gate Bridge. Fisherman ' s Wharf (noted for outstanding seafood) and the customary ride on the famed cable cars. As Missouri steamed toward Monterey, many a crewmember had a deeper appre- ciation for the famed song lyric, I Left My Heart In San Francisco. itop) Might} Mo pusses under the Golden Gjte Bridge en route to San Francisco, (above) Thousands of San Franciscans line the pier, waiting I ' or a tour of the battleship fissouri

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A Visit To Burney, Ca. 3-5 July 1987 Instead of celebrating the Fourth of July in San Francisco. some 45 Missouri sailors accepted the invitation to our honor- ary homeport of Burney, California. When Missouri was look- ing for a home port before San Francis co was selected, Burney gladly said they would base the ship in the town. The only drawback is that Burney is 200 miles inland. Instead, the citizens of Burney adopted the crew. Sailors participated in the annual Burney Basin Day parade. Afterwards, crewmen were treated to dancing, barbecue and water skiing. Burney residents took the sailors into their homes and hearts for the two davs of celebration. Missouri sailors and a friend in the Basin Day Parade- Nature loi-ers are enchanted by famed Burney Falls-