The USS Iowa battleship organization and the City of Los Angeles team up for a veterans celebration with live music, food, children’s play zone, and a resource fair from 1 to 4 p.m. today The event is free, but separate from tour admission. A book-signing will be held in the USS Iowa parking lot featuring co-authors who share their wartime experiences in the book “In the Shadow of Greatness.” Presentations regarding the book will also be held at 11 a.m. and 2 and 3 p.m. aboard ship.

The USS Iowa will host a Veterans Appreciation Festival on Nov. 10. (Staff Photo)

Special guests tentatively scheduled to appear include Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, councilman Joe Buscaino and congresswoman Janice Hahn, Berth 87, 240 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro/Port of Los Angeles. USS Iowa website | All Things USS Iowa

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