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William Daniel Leahy (6 de mayo de 1875 – 20 de julio de 1959) fue un oficial naval estadounidense y el primer Almirante de la Flota de la Marina de los Estados Unidos. Ocupó varios títulos y estuvo en el centro de todas las principales decisiones militares que Estados Unidos hizo en la Segunda Guerra Mundial .
William Daniel Leahy (/ ˈ l eɪ h i ˌ ˈ l eɪ. i /) (May 6, 1875 – July 20, 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
20 de jul. de 1998 · Role In: Vichy France. World War II. Battle of Iwo Jima. Pacific War. 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.
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.
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 became the first officer to receive five stars.
William Daniel Leahy (6 de mayo de 1875 – 20 de julio de 1959) fue un oficial naval estadounidense y el primer Almirante de la Flota de la Marina de los Estados Unidos. Ocupó varios títulos y estuvo en el centro de todas las principales decisiones militares que Estados Unidos hizo en la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
12 de feb. de 2015 · Learn about the life and career of William D. Leahy, a naval officer who served as Chief of Naval Operations, Governor of Puerto Rico, and President's personal chief of staff during World War II. Find out his achievements, awards, and legacy in the U.S. Navy and beyond.
