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Photo of General of the Army Dwight Eisenhower and Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, signed by Eisenhower


Photo FADM Nimitz and General of the Army Eisenhower signed and matted

Title: Photograph, FADM Nimitz and GA Eisenhower, Signed
Accession #: NHHC 2010-105-1
Circa: 1940's
Size: 14 x 11
Medium: Paper
Location: Headquarters Artifact Collection, Naval History and Heritage Command

One black and white photograph of Fleet Admiral Nimitz and General Eisenhower toasting each other with what appears to be mint juleps. The photograph is mounted on mat board with a handwritten inscription below:

To an old Comrade-in arms, / of wars in the field and wars in Washington, / from his devoted friend / Dwight D Eisenhower.

A letter accompanied the signed photo that reads:

DDE

The White House

March 26, 1957

Dear Chester:

I was delighted to see again that picture of / the two of us taken in Richmond some - - too / many - - years ago, and grateful to you for inscribing one copy for me.

The other is being returned to you with this / note. It brings to you my best wishes for your / health and happiness and, as always, my warm / regards. 

Sincerely

DE 

Following World War II, Nimitz and Eisenhower were appointed Chief of Naval Operations and Chief of Staff of the Army, respectively, both serving as members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The photo and letter were sent to Nimitz in 1957 in the midst of Eisenhower's term as President. 

Published: Mon Jul 20 09:22:27 EDT 2020