Elmo Zumwalt
United States Navy admiral (1920–2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Nickname(s) | "Bud" |
Born | (1920-11-29)November 29, 1920 San Francisco, California, US |
Died | January 2, 2000(2000-01-02) (aged 79) Durham, North Carolina, US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1974 |
Rank | Admiral |
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