Photograph, September 2, 1945.

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Photograph, September 2, 1945.

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Black and white photograph of surrender ceremony of Japan, 2 September 1945 aboard USS Missouri (BB-63), showing FADM Chester W. Nimitz signing the surrender document. He is flanked by General Douglas MacArthur, ADM William F. Halsey and ADM Forrest Sherman. In the background are Nimitz's staff and fleet commanders, including ADM Raymond A. Spruance.

1 item; 5 x 7 in.

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Halsey, William Frederick, 1882-1959

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William Frederick Halsey Jr. (October 30, 1882 – August 16, 1959) was a fleet admiral in the United States Navy during World War II. He was called "Bill" by his family and friends and nicknamed "Bull" by the press. He is one of four individuals to have attained the rank of fleet admiral of the United States Navy, the others being Ernest King, William Leahy, and Chester W. Nimitz. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Halsey graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1904. He served in the Gr...