Nimitz arrives on speaker's platform
Admiral Chester Nimitz (right) arriving on speaker's platform, to the applause of dignitaries. He is attending a ceremony on the Mall in Washington, D.C., honoring his return from World War II.
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Nimitz seated in back of limousine
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.
Nimitz passes spectators in front of Capitol building
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.
Nimitz and family in limousine
Admiral Chester Nimitz, his wife Catherine (back seat, right) and his family in a limousine for their motorcade through Washington, D.C.
Nimitz and family at Washington, D.C. airport
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.
Nimitz and family on way to reception
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.
Nimitz and family at airport
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.
Truman aboard Air Carrier
From left to right, Admiral Chester Nimitz, Admiral William D. Leahy, President Harry S. Truman, and Admiral Marc A. Mitscher on the bridge of the aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. From: Harry H. Vaughan.
Army-Navy Unification Meeting at White House
Shown at the Army-Navy Unification meeting held in the White House are left to right: Secretary of War Robert Patterson; Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal; Gen. Lauris Norstad; Press Secretary Charles Ross; Admiral William Leahy; General Floyd Parks; General Dwight D. Eisenhower; Admiral Chester Nimitz; Admiral Forrest Sherman. From: Charles Ross Papers; 12x18 Metal Album.
Celebrities at the President's Ball
Shown at the President's Ball are left to right: Charles Coburn, Florence Ross, Press Secretary Charles Ross, unidentified, Alexis Smith and Chester Nimitz.