What rank did Nimitz achieve that made him unique later in life?
Fleet Admiral
Commander in Chief
Rear Admiral
Vice Admiral
Answer
Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz is the only person in the history of the United States Navy to achieve that rank, which was awarded to him by President Harry Truman in 1945. Nimitz was the architect of the United States' victory in the Pacific Theater of World War II, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest naval commanders in history.
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