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.

What was the significance of the battleship Missouri in the context of the parade?

Describe the role of the Fleet commander in the context of naval history.