USS Missouri Memorial Association commemorates 68th anniversary of the end of World War II, unveils statue of Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz [Image 10 of 12]

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HI, UNITED STATES

09.02.2013

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Cynthia Clark 

DMA Pacific - Hawaii Media Bureau   

Along with the traditional Hawaiian blessing, World War II veterans in attendance render honors to Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz at the unveiling of his statue during the USS Missouri Memorial Association 68th anniversary celebration commemorating the end of World War II, Monday, Sept. 2 at the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz not only directed the war in the Pacific but also commanded the largest ocean area and most ships of any single commander in the history of the world. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Cynthia Clark/Released)

• Date Taken: 09.02.2013
• Date Posted: 09.03.2013 05:58
• Photo ID: 1008977
• VIRIN: 130902-N-PJ759-203
• Resolution: 4256x2832
• Size: 1.18 MB
• Location: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HI, US