Admiral Chester Nimitz was born on February 24, 1885 in fredericksburg, Texas. He was born in a small hotel. His parents were very poor, so he didn't really expect to pursue an education after high school. He actually ended up leaving high school to join the naval academy. On September 7, 1901 he became a cadet. At the naval academy he became very good at math and physical exercise. When he was 20 in 1905 he graduated 7th in his class, and there was 114 people. That was just the start of his greatness. He became a military leader and a very respected man. He served in world war 1, and as a chief of the commander for the U.S. He will always be
