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Admiral Chester Nimitz signed photo aboard USS Missouri as he is signing the surrender documents — September 2, 1945

Updated May 23: This has been sold.

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Oversized photograph of the Japanese surrender signed by Admiral Chester Nimitz

Signed photograph, black and white, Tokyo Bay, dated September 2, 1945.

A photograph of the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri inscribed

"To Cmdr. John S. Thiemeyer, Jr., M.C., USN - with best wishes and great appreciation, C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, US Navy".

The scene shows Nimitz signing the surrender and has a printed signature nearby his hand; MacArthur stand behind him. 

Admiral Nimitz considered Dr. Thiemeyer to be the best orthopedic surgeon in the Pacific fleet.

In a high-quality metal frame with museum-grade acrylic that is non-glare and that protects the photo from UV rays.

Frame size: 13" x 14"

Image size: 8" x 10"

Shipping: $20. Please allow one week for framed print to ship.

Important note on the care of this framed print: Use a microfiber cloth or similar to remove dust and fingerprints. Do not use household cleaners on the frame or on the acrylic.

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