The name Nicholas: Victory of the people



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Japanese board the Uss Nicholas before transferring to the Uss Missouri



Japanese emissaries from destroyer Hatsuzakura are received by the Nicholas for transfer to Missouri and other ships. The Third Fleet anchors that night in Sagami Wan, outside Tokyo Bay.



AUGUST 27, 1945





Japanese pilots and translators on board Nicholas for weapons inspections and medical examinations. Meeting in the ward room.



Clash to class of cultures





Japanese navigation pilot holding a roll of charts rides across the waves from the Nicholas to the Missouri.





The Nicholas has performed her duty as a flagship for the Surrender Signing taking place September 2, 1945..



BRANDING PROJECT NO 1





Artist Works... end of WWii



The USS Nicholas (DD-449) was tasked to transport Japanese dignitaries to the Missouri and lead the 3 mile escort into Tokyo Bay for the surrender signing.



Triumph and Peace by Thomas Freeman




U.S.S. Missouri accompanied by the U.S.S. Nicholas, (DD-449) entering Tokyo Bay for the Japanese surrender signing.



Painting by Paul Wright





"You may be sure I will welcome you back with open arms anytime, any ocean," Admiral Halsey signaled on the squadron's detachment from his command-and in August 1945, he did. On August 23rd, he ordered the Nicholas (DD-449), O'Bannon (DD-450), and Taylor (DD-468), the three DesRon 21 veterans still at sea with the Third Fleet, to form the escort for his flagship, the Missouri (BB-63).


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