Nimitz SP taken on the battleship USS “Missouri” as he signed the Instrument of Surrender of Japan – inscribed to Myron L. Boardman

Photograph Signed “To Myron L. Boardman – with best wishes, / C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN”, on photographic surface in lower blank margin. Black and white, 9” x 7.5” image, overall 13.5” x 10.5”. Ink slightly sunned with very good contrast. Framed to 14.5” x 11.5”. Fine condition.

On the morning of September 2, 1945, more than two weeks after accepting the Allies’ terms, Japan formally surrendered. The ceremonies, less than half an hour long, took place on board the battleship USS “Missouri,” anchored with other United States and British ships in Tokyo Bay. In this photograph, as the United States Representative, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN, signs the Instrument of Surrender. Standing directly behind him are (left-to-right): General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, Admiral William F. Halsey, USN, and Rear Admiral Forrest Sherman, USN. 

Myron L. Boardman (1914-1988) was a publisher at Prentice Hall, publishers of “Sea Power: A Naval History,” “Great Sea War: Story of Naval Action in World War II,” “Triumph In The Atlantic – The Naval Struggle against the Axis,” and “Triumph in the Pacific – The Navy's Struggle against Japan,” each co-edited by Fleet Admiral Nimitz.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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