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[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Watches Enlisted Sailor Pitch Horseshoes]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz watching an enlisted sailor, possibly Anthony Trifiletti, pitch horseshoes during picnic on the beach. Nimitz stands withs several other men in light-colored Naval uniforms under the cover of trees as Anthony Trifiletti stands in the center holding up a horseshoe. A black arrow is drawn underneath C. W. Nimitz on the border of the photograph.
Date: May 21, 1944
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz Relieving J. O. Richardson as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified man, Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, and Admiral J. O. Richardson standing together during change of command where Nimitz relieves Richardson as Chief of Bureau of Navigation. The unnamed man stands profile on the left in a dark suit, a white collared shirt, a striped tie and wire framed glasses. Chester W. Nimitz stands in the center with his hand resting on a book and wearing a light-colored suit, white collared shirt and a patterned tie. On the right holding up … more
Date: June 15, 1939
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz During Change of Command Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz standing in front of seven men in uniform during change of command ceremony. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the right with his hands clasped in front of him wearing a white Naval uniform with a high collar, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, epaulettes and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem. Another man in a white Naval uniform is standing beside Chester W. Nimitz with his hands behind his back.
Date: December 31, 1941
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Commander Chester W. Nimitz Between Two Lines of Enlisted Men]

Description: Photograph of Commander Chester W. Nimitz standing between two lines of saluting enlisted men in dark sailors' uniforms on an unidentified ship. Nimitz stands amongst a large group of other Naval officers all dressed in the same dark uniform with six buttons on the front, ribbon bars, striped sleeves, dress shoes and brimmed hats sporting the Navy's emblem. Handwritten on front: "C.W. Nimitz [arrow points to Nimitz]".
Date: 1918/1927~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz During Change of Command Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz standing at a wooden podium and microphone during change of command ceremony on board U.S.S. Menhaden, Pearl Harbor. Typewritten label: "133. Fleet Admiral C. W. Nimitz is relieved as Cincpac-Cincpoa by Adm. R. A. Spruance on board U.S.S. Menhaden (SS 377), Pearl Harbor, 24 Nov. 1945.". Flt. Adm. Nimitz is wearing a white Naval uniform with a high collar, epaulettes, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem. Five… more
Date: November 24, 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Sits at Desk in Headquarters]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sitting at his desk holding a large document open in his hands. His desk is covered with papers, folders, books and a pair of glasses. Flt. Adm. Nimitz is wearing a light-colored uniform with short sleeves, two pockets on the front and five stars pinned to either die of his collar. Behind him is a phone sitting on a small table in front of a window.
Date: April 16, 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Reads a Document Aboard Plane]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz leaning back as he reads a document aboard his plane. He is wearing a light-colored uniform with two pockets on the front and five stars pinned to either side of his collar. In front of Flt. Adm. Nimitz is a black desk with a magazine on top, and behind him a jacket is stretched over his chair.
Date: April 26, 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Sits at His Desk]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sitting at his desk that is covered with various papers, books and an inkwell with a pen sticking of it. He is wearing a dark Naval uniform with a white undershirt, a tie, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket and four stripes with a band and a star on his sleeves. Flt. Adm. Nimitz has his arms resting on the desk in front of him holding papers in his hands.
Date: April 26, 1950
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz at Beach in Hawaii]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in patterned swim trunks in front of a barb wired fence at a beach in Hawaii. Printed below the image is the following "ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET, CHETSER W. NIMITZ. very few high officers in any of the services enjoyed the great respect of the men that Admiral Nimitz does. To a man, we had confidence in his ability, and respect for his authority. When away from his official duties, he was one of us, as this informal picture demonstrates. It was taken by… more
Date: 1944/1945
Creator: Brenkus, Chuck
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Receives a Statuette]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz receiving a statuette for 'An Inspiring Example of Leadership to Youth' from Eagle Scout Robert Black aboard the U.S.S. Kearsarge, San Francisco Naval Shipyard, California. Fleet Admiral Nimitz wears a dark Navy uniform with a white undershirt, a tie, six buttons on the front, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, a medal around his neck, stripes and a star on his sleeves and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. In his hands is a small … more
Date: February 13, 1954
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Captain Robert T. S. Keith Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz standing with Captain Robert T. S. Keith aboard the U.S.S. Missouri. On the left Flt. Adm. Nimitz is wearing a dark Navy uniform with a white undershirt, a tie, a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem, and four stripes with a band and single star on the sleeves. He is holding a pair of gloves in front of him. Capt. Keith stands on the right in a dark Navy uniform with a white undershirt, a tie, six buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, a … more
Date: September 17, 1954
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Portrait of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, #2]

Description: Portrait of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz from the chest up in front of a map. He is wearing a light-colored uniform and a dark tie featuring a five-star tie clasps matching the five stars pinned to either side of his collar.
Date: January 21, 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Inspects Tarawa, #1]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz inspects Tarawa with a group of other men. Two men stand on the far left in light-colored uniforms with two pockets on the front, stars pinned to their collars, belts, trousers, thick soled shoes and brimmed hats with the Navy's emblem on the front. In the center stands another man with a cigar in his hands, and Chester W. Nimitz. They wear the same light-colored uniforms but with side caps on instead. Another man stands in front of Chester W. Nimitz poin… more
Date: November 1, 1943
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Anna Henke Nimitz]

Description: Portrait of Anna Henke Nimitz, mother of Chester W. Nimitz. She is wearing a black high-collared dress with a clasp in the middle and pearl earrings. The photograph is blurred from the shoulders.
Date: 18XX
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester Bernard Nimitz]

Description: Portrait of Chester Bernard Nimitz, father of Chester W. Nimitz. He is wearing a dark suit jacket with large lapels, a white under shirt with a popped collar, and a messy bowtie. The image is blurred and cut off at the shoulders.
Date: 18XX
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[J. W. Leverton, James T. Lay, Catherine Nimitz, and Nancy Nimitz at the Nimitz-Lay Wedding]

Description: Photograph of J. W. Leverton, James T. Lay, Catherine Nimitz, and Nancy Nimitz in a line at the Nimitz-Lay wedding. J. W. Leverton stands on the far left with his hands in his pocket wearing a dark Naval uniform with six buttons on the front, a dark tie and ribbon bars displayed above his pocket. On his right stands James T. Lay smiling widely and wearing the same Naval uniform but with stripes and a star visible on his sleeves. Catherine Nimitz stands next to James lay holding a large bouquet … more
Date: March 9, 1945
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[James T. Lay, Catherine Nimitz, and Chester W. Nimitz at Nimitz-Lay Wedding]

Description: Photograph of James T. Lay, Catherine Nimitz, and Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz at Nimitz-Lay wedding. James Lay stands on the far left in a dark Naval Uniform with three buttons on the front, three stripes on the sleeves with a star above them, ribbon bars above his pocket and a dark tie. In the center stands Catherine Nimitz with a bouquet of flowers in her hands and wearing a dark long-sleeved dress, pearl necklace and wire glasses. On the right with his hands behind his back is Admiral Ni… more
Date: March 9, 1945
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Portrait of Captain Chester W. Nimitz Sitting in Chair]

Description: Photograph of Portrait of Captain Chester W. Nimitz sitting in a chair in front of a map pinned to the wall. Chester Nimitz wears a black double-breasted uniform with six buttons on the front, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, four stripes and a star on the sleeves, a collared undershirt, and a tie.
Date: 1927/1938~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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