Nation Hails Admiral Chester Nimitz

The video pays tribute to a Texas-born Fleet commander, the first high naval hero to return for a civic welcome. It highlights the salute to him and the men who made history from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo. The Washington Monument parade is reviewed from a replica of the battleship Missouri's deck. The capital honors the commander who led carriers, cruisers, and battleships into a formidable naval force. President Truman awards him a Gold Star in lieu of a third distinguished service medal.

Who was the first high naval hero to return for a civic welcome?

• A 50-year-old Californian admiral

• A 60-year-old Texas-born Fleet commander

• A 55-year-old Florida-born captain

• A 70-year-old New York naval officer

What historical events did the commander and his men contribute to?

• The Fall of Berlin

• From Pearl Harbor to Tokyo

• The Normandy Invasion

• The Battle of Gettysburg

Where was the parade reviewed from?

• A replica of the battleship Missouri's deck

• The top of the Washington Monument

• The steps of the Lincoln Memorial

• A platform in front of the White House

Who presented the commander with a Gold Star?

• President Roosevelt

• President Kennedy

• President Truman

• President Eisenhower

What was the Gold Star awarded in lieu of?

• A Medal of Honor

• A Silver Star

• A third distinguished service medal

• A Purple Heart