Ernest Joseph King Quotes
If a ship has been sunk, I can't bring it up. If it is going to be sunk, I can't stop it. I can use my time much better working on tomorrow's problem than by fretting about yesterday's. Besides, if I let those things get me, I wouldn't last long.
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| Birth: | 23rd November, 1878 |
| Death: | 25th June, 1956 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Naval Officer |
Fleet Admiral Ernest Joseph King was born in Lorain, Ohio, USA. He was Commander in Chief, United States Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations during World War II. As COMINCH-CNO, he directed the United States Navy's operations, planning, and administration and was a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was the U.S. Navy's second most senior officer after Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, and the second admiral to be promoted to five star rank. He attended the United States Naval Academy from 1897 until 1901, graduating fourth in his class.
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