The USS Baltimore (CL-62) was a light cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1943. It was part of the Baltimore-class cruisers, designed for anti-aircraft and surface warfare. The ship played a significant role during World War II, participating in various operations in the Pacific Theater, including the battles of Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. After the war, the USS Baltimore served in the Korean War and was involved in various peacetime operations. The ship was decommissioned in 1956 and later scrapped in 1970. Its legacy remains as a symbol of naval power during a pivotal era in history.