The USS Colorado (BB-45) is a battleship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1923. It was part of the Colorado class, which included three other battleships. The ship served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in several key battles, including the Battle of Tarawa and the Battle of Iwo Jima. After the war, the USS Colorado was decommissioned in 1947 and later scrapped in 1959. The ship was notable for its advanced technology for the time, including radar systems and improved fire control. It played a significant role in demonstrating the power of naval warfare during its operational years.