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From modest beginnings, Chester W. Nimitz earned his way to the pinnacle of the U.S. Navy, but more importantly, he led our naval victory over Japan in WWII. He left behind a legacy of leadership characterized by determination, optimism, resourcefulness, decisiveness, and most of all, humility.
- Admiral Nimitz Gallery
The Admiral Nimitz Gallery explores the life and career of...
- Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz began life in the small German...
- Admiral Nimitz Gallery
The Admiral Nimitz Gallery explores the life and career of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz through interactive, multimedia exhibits and artifacts from his life and career. Completed in February of 2020 the $4.5 million renovations expanded the space honoring the life of Fredericksburg native Admiral Chester Nimitz by fifty percent.
The National Museum of the Pacific War is located in Fredericksburg, Texas, the boyhood home of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Nimitz served as commander in chief, United States Pacific Fleet (CinCPAC), and was soon afterward named commander in chief, Pacific Ocean Areas, during World War II.
The full National Museum of the Pacific War campus is a six-acre complex, including the George H.W. Bush Gallery, the Admiral Nimitz Gallery, the Plaza of the Presidents, the Japanese Garden of Peace, the Memorial Courtyard and the Pacific Combat Zone.
- While Fredericksburg may seem like an unlikely location for a museum about a war that took place thousands of miles away, the National Museum of th...
- The National Museum of the Pacific War’s Pacific Combat Zone features the Carrier Aviation Exhibit and the PT Boat Exhibit, a scale map of the Asia...
- A typical visit to the National Museum of the Pacific War can take anywhere from 2-6 hours, but the average visit is 3 hours and tickets can be pur...
- The National Museum of the Pacific War has three gift shops, including the George H. W. Bush Gallery Museum Store and the National Museum of the Pa...
Feb 24, 2024 · Admiral Chester W. Nimitz began life in the small German town of Fredericksburg, Texas. Few could have guessed that the young boy would grow up to be Commander-in-Chief of the US Pacific Fleet and one of the great American heroes of World War Two.
Other compelling initiatives include the renovation of the Nimitz Ballroom to its 1945-era appearance, just as Admiral Nimitz experienced in his post-WWII visit to Fredericksburg. We will also bring more digital assets to our campus that are aimed at educating and entertaining younger audiences.
Chester William Nimitz ( ⫽ ˈnɪmɪts ⫽; February 24, 1885 – February 20, 1966) was a fleet admiral in the United States Navy. He played a major role in the naval history of World War II as Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet, and Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas, commanding Allied air, land, and sea forces during World War II. [2 ...
