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2020 marks the 75th anniversary for the end of World War II. As the world remembers the impact of the global conflict, a historical association works to renovate the ship where the war officially ended.

One of the greatest naval ships in American history has close ties to Missouri and bears its name:  the USS Missouri was the site for the formal surrender of the Japanese Empire on September 2nd, 1945.  And now, as the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII approaches, the battleship is undergoing renovations to mark the occasion.

2020 marks the 75th anniversary for the end of World War II. As the world remembers the impact of the global conflict, a historical association works to renovate the ship where the war officially ended.

One of the greatest naval ships in American history has close ties to Missouri and bears its name:  the USS Missouri was the site for the formal surrender of the Japanese Empire on September 2nd, 1945.  And now, as the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII approaches, the battleship is undergoing renovations to mark the occasion.

This week on Making Democracy Work, host Maggie Castrey speaks with Joe Cole, director of the Excel Center.

The Excel Center provides an accredited high school education option for adults wishing to complete a diploma instead of a GED.  Today’s discussion marks completion of the first year of the program, explores success stories and overall goals for students during and beyond graduation.