Elmo Zumwalt
1920
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2000
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Country of citizenship: United States
Educated at: Naval War College, United States Naval Academy, National War College, Tulare Union High School
Occupation: military officer
Award received: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Commander of the Legion of Honour, World War II Victory Medal, Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
Position held: Chief of Naval Operations
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Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt Jr. (November 29, 1920 – January 2, 2000) was a United States Navy officer and the youngest person to serve as Chief of Naval Operations. As an admiral and later the 19th Chief of Naval Operations, Zumwalt played a major role in United States military history, especially during the Vietnam War. A decorated war veteran, Zumwalt reformed United States Navy personnel policies in an effort to improve enlisted life and ease racial tensions. After he retired from a 32-year navy career, he launched an unsuccessful campaign for the United States Senate. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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