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President Truman awarding Admiral Chester Nimitz the Gold Star

99-871
Accession Number
99-871
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
HST Keywords
Nimitz, Mrs. Chester; Truman - Awards - Giving - Gold Star - Nimitz, Chester; Truman - Dignitaries - Military - Navy - Nimitz, Chester
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Description
Admiral Chester Nimitz at the White House where President Harry S. Truman (left) decorated the Naval hero with the Gold Star in lieu of a third Distinguished Service Medal. Mrs. Nimitz is shown in center. From: Beth Gore.
Date(s)
October 5, 1945