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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › William_DWilliam D. Leahy - Wikipedia

    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

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  3. www.history.navy.mil › leahyFleet Admiral William D. Leahy - NHHC

    Jul 15, 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.

  4. www.britannica.com › biography › William-Daniel-LeahyWilliam Daniel Leahy | US Navy Admiral & Politician | Britannica

    Jul 20, 1998 · William Daniel Leahy was an American naval officer who served as personal chief of staff to President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II. Leahy graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, in 1897 and was assigned as midshipman to the battleship Oregon.

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  6. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › hidden-powerThe Hidden Power Behind D-Day | Smithsonian

    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.

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  7. www.historynet.com › roosevelts-right-hand-man-wasRoosevelt's Right-Hand Man Was a Quiet Yet Powerful Force

    Aug 12, 2019 · A new biography by Phillips Payson O’Brien argues that Leahy was the second most powerful man in the world during World War II, influencing American and Allied strategy. The book challenges the dominant view of Harry Hopkins and criticizes George C. Marshall.

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  9. www.warhistoryonline.com › featured › fleet-admiralThe Atomic Bomb and Admiral Leahy - WAR HISTORY ONLINE

    Jan 4, 2016 · Learn about the life and career of William D. Leahy, the first de-facto Joint Chief of Staff in World War 2 and a close friend of President Roosevelt. Discover his views on the atomic bomb and why he opposed its use on Japan.

  10. www.history.navy.mil › bios-l › leahy-william-dLeahy, William D. - NHHC

    Feb 12, 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.

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