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Navy Artifacts Revealed- Nimitz Letters
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May 8, 2024 | 1:15
240503-N-FK318-1001 WASHINGTON NAVY YARD (May 3, 2024) Laura Waayers, a lead reference archivist at Naval History and Heritage Command, discusses archived letters from Admiral Chester Nimitz during World War II. These letters between Nimitz and his wife, Catherine Nimitz, provide insight into Nimitz’s thoughts and feelings as he commanded the Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abigayle Lutz).
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