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The keel of USS NIMITZ CCVN 685 was laid on June 22, 1968 at Norfolk Shipyard. It was destined to become the largest warship ever. The ship was commissioned at Pier 12, Naval Station Norfolk, Va. by the Honor- able Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States. Principal guests included: the Honorable James R. Schlesinger, Secretary of Defense, the Honorable J. William Middendorf, II, Secretary of the Navy, Admiral James L. Holloway, III, Chief of Naval Operations and Mrs. James T. Nimitz-Lay, Ship's Sponsor. Speaking to a crowd of 20,000 the president in his remarks said, wherever the United States Ship NIMITZ shows her flag, she will be seen as we see her now - a solid symbol of United States strengthg United States resolve. Made in America and manned by Americans. Whether its mission is one of defense, diplomacy or humanity NIMITZ will command awe and admiration from some, caution and circumspection from others and respect from all. Today's crew stands ready as did the commissioning crew, to take their place in America's maritime heritage. RIGHT: NIMITZ docked at Pier l2 during commisioning ceremony. BELOW: President Gerald R. Ford speaks at NIMITZ' commissioning ceremony. NIMITZ at Pier 12 Naval Station Norfolk
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f ,, UPPER LEFT: FADM Chester W. Nimitz on August 10, 1945. ABOVE: FADM Chester W. Nimitz reviews a chart of Japan in 1945. LEFT! FADM Chester W. Nimitz signs the Japanese surrender document aboard the USS Missouri September 2, 1945, bringing World War II officially to a close.
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The Prospective Commanding Officer and Ship's Company request the honor of your presence at the commissioning of the UNITED STATES SHIP NIMITZ KCVAN-682 at Pier Twelve Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia on Saturday, the third of May nineteen hundred and seventy-five Bust of FADM Chester Nimitz stands at the front of the dxy dock as USS NIMITZ is at two o'clock launched May 13, 1972. R. S.V. P.
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