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NH 62669 Admiral Nimitz holds Captured Japanese Samurai Weapons

Admiral Nimitz holds Captured Japanese Samurai Weapons
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Title: Admiral Nimitz holds Captured Japanese Samurai Weapons
Caption: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN (CINCPAC) visits Guadalcanal Island after its capture, in January 1943. Here, he holds a captured Japanese Samurai sword and gun and holster presented to him by Colonel Evans F. Carlson, USMC, of the Second Marine Raider Battalion. L to R: Rear Admiral John H. ("Babe") Brown, Admiral Nimitz, an unidentified officer, Colonel Carlson, and Major General D.C. Emmons, USA. The admiral's handwriting is on the photo.
Description: Courtesy of Fleet Admiral Nimitz
Catalog #: NH 62669
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: BW Photo
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