Denfeld, Louis E. (Louis Emil), 1891-1972

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Louis Emil Denfeld (1891-1972) was a naval officer, and Chief of Naval Operations from December 15, 1947 to November 2, 1949.

From the description of Denfeld, Louis E. (Louis Emil), 1891-1972 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10575632

Admiral Louis E. Denfeld (1891-1972) held a number of important commands and posts, including Chief of Naval Personnel (1945-1947), Commander in Chief Pacific and Pacific Fleet (1947) and Chief of Naval Operations (1947-1949). Following his testimony in October 1949 before the Congressional B-36 hearings on national security affairs, Admiral Denfeld was relieved as Chief of Naval Operations by the Secretary of the Navy.

From the description of Papers, 1945-1949. (Navy Department Library, Naval History & Heritage Command). WorldCat record id: 50398693
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referencedIn Symington, Powers, 1872-1957. Papers of Powers Symington, 1916-1957. Library of Congress
referencedIn Butler, Robert, 1897-1955. Robert Butler papers, 1946-1955. Minnesota Historical Society Library
referencedIn McCrea, John L. (John Livingstone), 1891-. Papers, 1898-1984 (bulk 1914-1984). Library of Congress
creatorOf Denfeld, Louis E. Papers, 1945-1949. Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center
referencedIn Charles A. Lockwood Papers, 1904-1967, (bulk 1940-1960) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn John L. McCrea Papers, 1898-1984, (bulk 1914-1966) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. Little White House National Archives at College Park
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referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF AT PENTAGON; WASHINGTON STREET SCENE National Archives at College Park
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referencedIn Paramount Pictures, Inc., Collection. 1951 - 1951. Motion Picture Newsreel Films. 10/1941 - 3/1957. PARAMOUNT NEWS [NOV. 23] National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF amp; SEC DEFENSE NAVAL WAR COLLEGE, NEWPORT. R.I National Archives at College Park
referencedIn John Phillips Marquand correspondence Houghton Library
referencedIn Hanson Weightman Baldwin papers, 1900-1988 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
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associatedWith Butler, Robert, 1897-1955. person
correspondedWith Lockwood, Charles A., 1890-1967. person
correspondedWith Marquand, John P. (John Phillips), 1893-1960 person
associatedWith McCrea, John L. (John Livingstone), 1891- person
associatedWith Symington, Powers, 1872-1957. person
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associatedWith United States. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. corporateBody
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Birth 1891-04-13

Death 1972-03-28

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