Chronology of World War II
Wednesday, August 29th
Halsey and Nimitz Aboard
South Dakota
Adm William F. Halsey, Commander, Third Fleet (right) Welcomes Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz aboard USS
South Dakota
(BB-57), in Tokyo Bay, August 29, 1945, after Nimitz flew in from Saipan. Both attended the Japanese surrender ceremonies on USS
Missouri
(BB-63) a few days later. (Credit: Naval Historical Center)