Chester Nimitz and Governor Coke Stevenson in Kerrville, 1945

Steven Meeker sent along this image, taken by his mother during the Nimitz Day celebration held here at the end of World War II.  For those who don't remember, Fleet Admiral Nimitz received the Japanese surrender on the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay.  After the war, Nimitz returned to Kerrville for a big celebration in his honor.  While Fredericksburg claims Nimitz (he was born there), it's important to realize Nimitz was raised in Kerrville and attended public schools here from first grade on.  His mother and step-father are buried here, along with a brother.  So, despite Fredericksburg's claims, Chester Nimitz was a fighting Tivy Antler!  Thanks Steven for sending this image!

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Texas Governor Coke Stevenson holds the reins
while Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz hangs on,
Kerrville, October 1945

Inscription on back of the photo, Jerrie Meeker.