UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	May 9, 2008 3:55 P.M.

Form:	N-4
CIK: 0000356514 Company Name: NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT II File Number: 333-140621 REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS) Series ID Class/Contract Name S000009005 NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT II C000047667 Nationwide Traditions Annuity