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[Photograph of a Naval Awards Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of three major U.S. Navy officers in San Francisco, California. The photo says that these men are gathered together for a "presentation of Distinguished Service Medal to Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz." Nimitz is standing with (left to right) "Mrs. Nimitz, Admiral King, Admiral Halsey, and Mary Nimitz." Nimitz is seen shaking hands with Admiral King.
Date: May 7, 1944
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

[Photograph of Band #9 on the U.S.S. Texas]

Description: Photograph of Band #9 just recently out of the U.S. Navy School of Music. In this picture the band is divided into three rows of men, the front row is kneeling and the top two are standing; the officer of the band is seated in the middle on the front row. This picture was taken in May 1940, on the U.S.S. Texas and the names of the men are written on the back in order from left to right.
Date: May 1940
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
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