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Associated Press Adm. Nimitz Decorated by President

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1416 Author/Creator: Associated Press Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 5 October 1945 Pagination: 1 photo ; b&w Order a Copy

One image of Harry S. Truman dated October 5, 1945 during a ceremony to award the gold star to Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Also pictured is Catherine F. Nimitiz, the admiral's wife.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Nimitz, Chester W., 1885-1966
Nimitz, Catherine F., 1892-1979
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
President
World War II
Medal
Postwar Politics and the Cold War

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