ELMO R. ZUMWALT

(Elmo Russell Zumwalt Jr.)


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Elmo R. Zumwalt

I don’t give a damn where an idea comes from. If it’s good, use it.
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The admiral was known for taking ideas from almost anywhere. Junior officers, enlisted men, even civilians or the enemy.

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Elmo R. Zumwalt
  • Born: November 29, 1920
  • Died: January 2, 2000
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Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt Jr. 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.