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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.

Family of Admiral Chester Nimitz, including his wife Catherine (left), seated on speaker's platform in front of mock-up of battleship on the Mall in Washington, D.C. They are attending a ceremony honoring Admiral Nimitz and his return from World War II.

Battleship mock-up and crowds assembled for ceremony honoring Admiral Chester Nimitz.

Battleship mock-up set up as a backdrop for ceremonies in Washington, D.C. honoring Admiral Chester Nimitz.

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.