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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Harold_Raynsford_StarkHarold Raynsford Stark - Wikipedia

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   Harold Raynsford Stark (November 12, 1880 – August 20, 1972) was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I and World War II, who served as the 8th Chief of Naval Operations from August 1, 1939, to March 26, 1942.

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   Learn about the life and career of Admiral Harold R. Stark, the eighth Chief of Naval Operations and the first to serve in World War II. He led the U.S. Navy during the "short of war" period and the Pearl Harbor attack, and commanded U.S. forces in Europe during the war.

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Admiral Harold R. Stark, the 8th Chief of Naval Operations who prepared the Navy for World War II. Find out how he developed the Europe-first strategy, the neutrality patrol, and the Destroyers for Bases agreement.

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   Mar 16, 2017 · Learn about the life and career of Admiral Harold Raynsford Stark, the namesake of the guided missile frigate Stark (FFG-31). He served in the U.S. Navy from 1903 to 1945, participated in the Great White Fleet, World War I, and World War II.

6. www.usna.edu › Notables › cnoHarold R. Stark :: Notable Graduates :: USNA

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   Harold Rainsford Stark was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on 12 November 1880. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1899 and graduated with the Class of 1903. In 1907-09, he served in the battleship Minnesota before and during the Atlantic Fleet's epic cruise around the World.

7. www.encyclopedia.com › stark-harold-raynsfordStark, Harold Raynsford | Encyclopedia.com

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   A biography of Harold Raynsford Stark, an American admiral who served in World War I and World War II. Learn about his career, his role in the Pearl Harbor disaster, and his retirement from the navy.

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   Who was Harold Stark?

   • Harold Raynsford Stark, 1880–1972, American admiral, b. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, he was commissioned (1905) an ensign in the navy. After service in World War I, he filled several important naval administrative posts. In 1939, Stark was made admiral and appointed chief of naval operations.

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   What did John Stark do after WW1?

   • After service in World War I, he filled several important naval administrative posts. In 1939, Stark was made admiral and appointed chief of naval operations. Removed (1942) from this position after the attack on Pearl Harbor, he commanded (1942–45) U.S. naval forces in Europe in World War II and retired from active duty in 1946.

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   When did Admiral Stark die?

   • Returning to sea duty in 1937, Admiral Stark was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force, with his flag in USS Honolulu, when chosen to succeed Admiral Leahy as Chief of Naval Operations. Admiral Stark was placed on the retired list as of April 1, 1946. He died at his Washington, DC, home on August 20, 1972, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

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   Why did Admiral Stark join WW2?

   • A month after Admiral Stark assumed his duties as Chief of Naval Operations, Hitler’s army invaded Poland, and World War II was underway. Western hemisphere defense and the Navy’s combat readiness were matters of such urgency as to permit no delay should the nation be drawn into the war.

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9. www.trumanlibrary.gov › taxonomy › termStark, Harold R. (Harold Raynsford), 1880-1972 | Harry S. Truman

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   General Dwight D. Eisenhower (near middle of ramp) and Admiral Harold Stark (behind Eisenhower) are the first to come aboard the USS Augusta to greet President Harry S. Truman upon his arrival in Antwerp, Belgium. The President is en route to the Potsdam Conference. All others are unidentified.