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Admiral Chester Nimitz seated in the back of a limousine, driving by a vast crowd, with the Washington Monument in the background. He is arriving for a ceremony honoring his return from World War II.

Limousine carrying Admiral Chester Nimitz (back seat, left) passes a large crowd of applauding spectators at the United States Capitol. They are celebrating Admiral Nimitz's return from World War II.

Admiral Chester Nimitz, his wife Catherine (back seat, right) and his family in a limousine for their motorcade through Washington, D.C.

Admiral Chester Nimitz (center), his wife Catherine (right) and his family at the airport in Washington, D.C. They are in Washington to attend a celebration welcoming Admiral Nimitz home from World War II. Others in photo are unidentified.

Admiral Chester Nimitz (third from right) and his family, taken on the occasion of the celebration held in Washington, D.C. to welcome Admiral Nimitz home from World War II.

Admiral Chester Nimitz (second from left) along with his wife, Catherine (right) and his family, taken on the occasion of the celebration held in Washington, D.C., to welcome Admiral Nimitz home from World War II.

Dignitaries applauding during Medal of Honor presentation ceremony in the East Room of the White House: (front row, from left to right) Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal; Secretary of War Henry Stimson; unidentified man; General George C. Marshall; Fleet Admiral William Leahy; General Henry "Hap" Arnold. Behind General Arnold is General Omar Bradley.

Dignitaries applauding during Medal of Honor presentation ceremony in the East Room of the White House: (front row, from left to right) Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal; Secretary of War Henry Stimson; unidentified man; General George C. Marshall; Fleet Admiral William Leahy; and General Henry "Hap" Arnold. Behind General Arnold is General Omar Bradley. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman reading the citation for Secretary of State James F. Byrnes' Distinguished Service Medal. From left to right: General George C. Marshall, General Henry Arnold President Truman, Admiral William D. Leahy, Secretary Byrnes, Mrs. Byrnes, John Snyder, and General Harry Vaughan.

Dignitaries at Medal of Honor presentation ceremony at the White House: (front row, from left to right) Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal; Secretary of War Henry Stimson; unidentified man; General George C. Marshall; Fleet Admiral William Leahy; General Henry "Hap" Arnold. Behind General Arnold is General Omar Bradley. Others are unidentified.