Iowa stayed in reserve or commission until after the death of the Emperor in 1989, then she was retired. Her service was not tied to that in any way, but it could make for a nice story.
Hee.I know. Both our sides fought rather fiercely back then.Oh, you're here too...But you've given us quite the fright too.Mrrk.You all are worthy of respect.You can't just treat the past as though nothing has happened, see.No. Your strength, your tenacity...We, the United States, would be the ones who know best.I've come to understand this well, for I have been watching, always, since then.Arashi!!!Pity from the winning side, eh?
