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Ernest King

United States Navy admiral, Chief of Naval Operations (1878-1956)

Fleet Admiral Ernest Joseph King (November 23, 1878 - June 25, 1956) was the Commander in Chief of the United States Navy and Chief of Naval Operations during World War II. As such, he was Chester Nimitz's immediate superior but himself was subordinate to Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal.

  • Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King (left), accompanied by Commander R. E. Dornin, mount the steps to their quarters near the conference area during the Potsdam Conference in Germany., 07/15/1945
    Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King (left), accompanied by Commander R. E. Dornin, mount the steps to their quarters near the conference area during the Potsdam Conference in Germany., 07/15/1945
  • With Secretary of the Navy Forrestal and FAdm. Nimitz in 1945
    With Secretary of the Navy Forrestal and FAdm. Nimitz in 1945
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