My grandpa served on U.S.S Missouri He was present for the signing of the peace treaty,Was wondering why "Mighty Mo" was chosen as the location for the signing? Who's decision was this?

by UnwantedKarma
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The Missouri was the flagship of Chester Nimitz. As admiral nimitz was the US representative for the instrument of surrender, and military decorum dictated the recieving party is to host the surrendering party the Missouri was the nearest suitable seat of the US government to receive the instrument of surrender.