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NH 62367 Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Reads his Farewell Address

Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Reads his Farewell Address
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Title: Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Reads his Farewell Address
Caption: Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN, reads his farewell address as he retires as Chief of Naval Operation, 15 December 1947, at Washington, D.C. He was relieved by Admiral L.E. Denfeld, USN. At right edge of photo is Vice Admiral Forrest Sherman, USN.
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Catalog #: NH 62367
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Mon, Dec 15, 1947
After this Year: 1940
Before this Year: 1949
Original Medium: BW Photo
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