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William Daniel Leahy (* 6. Mai 1875 in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa; † 20. Juli 1959 in Bethesda, Maryland) war ein US-amerikanischer Offizier und der erste Fleet Admiral der United States Navy
William Daniel Leahy ( / ˈleɪhiˌ ˈleɪ.i /) (6 May 1875 – 20 July 1959) was an American naval officer. The most senior United States military officer on active duty during World War II, he held several titles and exercised considerable influence over foreign and military policy.
15. Juli 2016 · Learn about the life and career of William D. Leahy, the seventh Chief of Naval Operations and a five star fleet admiral. He served in the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II, and was a key adviser to Presidents Roosevelt and Truman.
20. Juli 1998 · William Daniel Leahy (born May 6, 1875, Hampton, Iowa, U.S.—died July 20, 1959, Bethesda, Maryland) was an American naval officer who served as personal chief of staff to President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II.
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Learn about the life and career of Admiral William D. Leahy, the 7th Chief of Naval Operations and the President's personal chief of staff during World War II. Find out his achievements, awards, and legacy in the U.S. Navy and diplomacy.
30. Mai 2019 · Learn how the Navy admiral influenced FDR's decisions on World War II, including the timing and location of the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Find out why Leahy opposed a 1943 invasion of France and how he helped Roosevelt cope with the stress of war.
18. Feb. 2016 · William Daniel Leahy. 2 January 1937 – 1 August 1939. William Daniel Leahy was born in Hampton, Iowa, on May 6, 1875. His father, Michael Leahy, a lawyer, had been Captain of Wisconsin Infantry...
