George Whelan Anderson Jr. (December 15, 1906 – March 20, 1992) was an admiral in the United States Navy and a diplomat. Serving as the Chief of Naval Operations between 1961 and 1963, he was in charge of the US blockade of Cuba during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
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In office May 1, 1970 – March 11, 1976 |
President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
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Preceded by | Maxwell D. Taylor |
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Succeeded by | Leo Cherne |
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In office October 22, 1963 – June 1, 1966 |
President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
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Preceded by | Charles Elbrick |
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Succeeded by | Tapley Bennett |
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In office August 1, 1961 – August 1, 1963 |
President | John F. Kennedy |
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Deputy | Claude V. Ricketts |
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Preceded by | Arleigh Burke |
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Succeeded by | David L. McDonald |
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Born | (1906-12-15)December 15, 1906 New York City, U.S. |
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Died | March 20, 1992(1992-03-20) (aged 85) McLean, Virginia, U.S. |
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Education | United States Naval Academy (BSc) |
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Branch/service | United States Navy |
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Years of service | 1927–1963 |
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Rank | Admiral |
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Commands | Chief of Naval Operations United States Sixth Fleet Carrier Division 6 Task Force 77 USS Franklin D. Roosevelt USS Mindoro |
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Battles/wars | World War II Cold War |
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Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
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