Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Selflessness
Admiral Chester Nimitz
Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021
1. Selflessness Marker
In early 1941, President Roosevelt asked Nimitz to become the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Fleet. Nimitz turned down the offer because it would have advanced him ahead of over 50 senior officers. He knew this would foster ill will and impair his ability to command. Humility
When the Nimitz Museum opened in the 1960s, it intended to honor Fleet Admiral Nimitz. Nimitz agreed to allow his name to be used only if the museum was dedicated to all the men and women who served with him.
Caption:
Fleet Admiral Nimitz holding the key to the city of Fredericksburg during Nimitz Day celebrations in 1945. (Nimitz Education and Research Center)
Keeping Faith
Nimitz was offered many high salaried positions in industry and education after settling in California. He turned them all down because he was loath to even create the appearance that he was trading his past public position for personal gain, especially where his role had involved life or death for others.
"He had this very strong feeling that he represented the Navy to a lot of people who had lost relatives
Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021
2. Selflessness Marker
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explained his son Chet.
Erected by Admiral Nimitz Gallery - National Museum of the War in the Pacific.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 30° 16.325′ N, 98° 52.051′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 290) and North Washington Street. The marker is located northwest of the Admiral Nimitz Gallery which is a part of the National Museum of the Pacific War. There is an entrance fee to visit inside the museum but this marker is located on the outside grounds by the gift store. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 East Main Street, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Command Judgment (here, next to this marker); Dedicated to all Those Who Served 3rd Marine Division during WWII (here, next to this marker); "Mahler Triplets" (here, next to this marker); No Fear of Hard Study (here, next to this marker); Morale (here, next to this marker); Early Life in Fredericksburg (a few steps from this marker); Nimitzplatz
Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021
3. The Selflessness Marker is the marker on the right of the two markers
Also see . . . Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. National Museum of the Pacific War website entry (Submitted on May 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
