American admiral (1885–1966) who led the Allied naval forces in the Pacific in World War II. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri on September 2, 1945, signed in blue ink, “C. W. Nimitz.” Last two letters of signature light, but legible due to decreased ink flow, light toning to edges, and a few creases and light notations to top left, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
