Nimitz Address Highlights Sea Power After War
General Nimitz received a triumphant welcome in Washington with a million strong crowd, 1,000 aircraft forming his name, and a Missouri flag replica. He argued atomic power strengthens sea power and warned nations must build defenses and preserve global sea access. He urged preparedness and emphasized Japan’s surrender tied to sea power loss.
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Fleet Admiral Nimitz Predicts Long Pacific War and Unified Forces
In a wartime message on New Year’s Day 1945 Nimitz outlines extending US reach by island hopping to build bases, stresses unity across services, and forecasts a difficult but winnable campaign to Japan with increasing air power and ships. He praises the Iwo Jima effort and notes Japan’s occupation as a path to peace.
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Nimitz Confers After Germany Surrender on Pacific War Pace
Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimitz answers a reporter at Advance Headquarters on Guam after Germany's surrender. He pledges accelerated air attacks on Japan and strengthened Pacific air power. The piece recalls Pearl Harbor events and notes other wartime notes and local visits by residents and families.
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Pacific
Fredericksburg Advertisements Offer Farm Goods and Services
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