Chronology of World War II

Wednesday, August 29th


Halsey and Nimitz Aboard South Dakota


Halsey and Nimitz Aboard <i>South Dakota</i>
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)