Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Admiral William Crowe, right is met by General Colin Powell, Designate Cahirman, Joint Chiegs of Staff After Admiral Crowes retirment ceremony on the grounds at the U.S. Naval academy... ."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr., left, holds back emotions during retirement ceremonies at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD... ."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr., left, acknowledges the crowd after giving his retireing speech at the U.S. Naval Academy.. ."

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes receiving visitors at the Academy but being unable to greet them as he did not have a dress blue uniform yet. He also mentions his grades on the entrance exam and that he is looking forward to the Army-Navy football game to be played in November in Philadelphia. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes receiving visitors at the Academy but being unable to greet them as he did not have a dress blue uniform yet. He also mentions his grades on the entrance exam and that he is looking forward to the Army-Navy football game to be played in November in Philadelphia.