Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., 1942-1974

Served in destroyers in World War II.  Commanded destroyer Dewey and U.S. Naval Forces Vietnam.  Served as CNO 1970-74 initiating wide-ranging reforms to modernize Navy personnel policies, improve sailors’ quality of life, and eliminate discrimination.  He developed the FFG Class of ships, and decommissioned many WWII ships in order to free funds for modernization and improvement of anti-missile defenses, including long range aircraft detection and interception.  Awarded three Distinguished Service Medals and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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