The USS Chicago (CA-136) was a heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, launched on July 30, 1943. It was part of the Cleveland-class cruisers, designed for versatility in naval operations during World War II. The ship was equipped with advanced radar and weaponry, allowing it to engage in both surface and air combat. Commissioned in 1944, the USS Chicago served in the Pacific Theater, participating in key battles such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf. After the war, it continued to serve in various capacities until it was decommissioned in 1959 and eventually scrapped in 1975.