Parades

Troops marching past the model battleship at the ceremonies held in honor of the return of Admiral Chester Nimitz after World War II.

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.

Crowd assembled on Washington Mall for ceremonies honoring Admiral Chester Nimitz.

Color guard and troops marching by the U.S. Capitol during ceremonies honoring Admiral Chester Nimitz.

Troops marching by the U.S. Capitol during ceremonies honoring the homecoming of Admiral Chester Nimitz.

Military band marching past the U.S. Capitol during ceremonies honoring Admiral Chester Nimitz.

Troops marching past U.S. Capitol during ceremonies honoring Admiral Chester Nimitz and 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.

Unidentified Army officers and other civilians on the speaker's platform react to General Dwight D. Eisenhower's arrival. This event took place during the welcoming parade in Washington, D.C. for General Eisenhower upon his return from Europe.