The USS Colorado (ACR-7) was a Pennsylvania-class armored cruiser of the United States Navy. It was commissioned in 1905 and saw service in both World War I and World War II. The ship participated in various operations, including the bombardment of Veracruz during the Mexican Revolution and serving as a flagship in the Pacific Fleet. During World War I, the USS Colorado operated in the Atlantic, escorting convoys and hunting for German U-boats. In the interwar years, the ship underwent modernization and served as a training vessel. During World War II, the USS Colorado primarily operated in the Pacific theater, providing gunfire support during the invasions of Tarawa, Kwajalein, Eniwetok, Saipan, Guam, and Tinian. The ship also participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the invasion of Okinawa. Despite sustaining damage from kamikaze attacks, the USS Colorado continued to provide vital support to ground forces. After the war, the USS Colorado was decommissioned and ultimately sold for scrap in 1959. The ship received numerous awards and accolades for its service, including several battle stars for its actions during World War II. The USS Colorado's legacy lives on through its contributions to naval history and its role in various significant events during its years of active service.

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