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. His bold signature on the last page of an 8-page commemorative program for the Launching of the Submarine Sam Houston, Newport News, VA, Feb. 2, 1961. Additionally signed by NELLIE CONNALLYbeneath. Very good condition. $50-75