Historical FigureMale
Elmo Zumwalt
1920 – 2000
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryElmo 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.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 29, 1920
San Francisco
Date of death
January 2, 2000
Duke University Hospital
Citizenship
United States
Occupations & fields
military officeradmiral
Awards & honours
Navy Distinguished Service MedalBronze Star MedalLegionnaire of Legion of MeritPresidential Medal of FreedomGreat Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyCommander of the Legion of Honour
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