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CHESTER W. NIMITZ
(1885 - 1966) American admiral, Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II and largely responsible for the successful "island-hopping" campaign against the Japanese. I.S.P. "C.W. Nimitz" 11 1/2" x 8 3/4" b/w, a fine view of Nimitz seated at a table upon the deck of the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sep. 2, 1945 as he signs the Japanese Instrument of Surrender. Nimitz signs at the bottom of the photograph in black ink, adding his rank and the inscription: "To W.J. Morrisey - with best wishes and warm regards." The image is also signed by Nimitz in the negative over the surrender document. Bear several small creases, else very good.

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September 13, 2017 11:00 AM EDT
Elkton, MD, US

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