Elmo Zumwalt
American admiral
Died when: 79 years 34 days (949 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
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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