| Caption | Admiral Chester Nimitz, a Texan, hosted an “Old Texas Roundup” on Oahu, Hawaii for all personnel in the Pacific Area who were from Texas; some 40,000 members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Army, 16 Jan 1944. Photo 1 of 3. ww2dbase | ||||
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| Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy | ||||
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| Photos on Same Day | 16 Jan 1944 | ||||
| Photos at Same Place | Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii | ||||
| Added By | David Stubblebine | ||||
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The Roundup and Texas style barbecue was held at Ala Moana Park in Honolulu. Admiral Nimitz is wearing a Texas cowboy hat sent to him by Amon Carter, a prominent Ft. Worth newspaper man. Note Nimitz’s left hand holding the microphone stand showing his missing left ring finger.