Nimitz (Ship : CVN-68)
Organization
Biography
The USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier commissioned on May 3, 1975, and serves as the lead ship of its class in the United States Navy. Named after Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, the Nimitz has played a critical role in numerous military operations, including the Gulf War, the Iraq War, and operations in the Persian Gulf.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Catherine Nimitz Lay Papers
Collection
Identifier: 000050
Abstract
The Catherine Nimitz Lay Papers contains letters, photographs, books, and correspondence regarding Catherine Nimitz Lay and her father, Chester W. Nimitz.
Dates:
1902 - 1978
Frances Nimitz Zehmer Papers
Collection
Identifier: 000063
Abstract
The Frances Nimitz Zehmer contains photographs, documents, publications, and correspondence related to Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz’s life, career, and the Nimitz family.
Dates:
1890 - 1972