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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creatorOf Denfeld, Louis E. Papers, 1945-1949. Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. JOIST CHIEF OF STAFF CONFERENCE National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Hanson Weightman Baldwin papers, 1900-1988 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn John L. McCrea Papers, 1898-1984, (bulk 1914-1966) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
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
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
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 Paramount Pictures, Inc., Collection. 1951 - 1951. Motion Picture Newsreel Films. 10/1941 - 3/1957. PARAMOUNT NEWS [NOV. 23] National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Charles A. Lockwood Papers, 1904-1967, (bulk 1940-1960) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Paramount Pictures, Inc., Collection. 1951 - 1951. Motion Picture Newsreel Films. 10/1941 - 3/1957. PARAMOUNT NEWS [NOV. 2] National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. President Harry S. Truman signs unification bill, Washington, D.C. National Archives at College Park
referencedIn John Phillips Marquand correspondence Houghton Library
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
referencedIn Paramount Pictures, Inc., Collection. 1951 - 1951. Motion Picture Newsreel Films. 10/1941 - 3/1957. PARAMOUNT NEWS [NOV. 19] National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Paramount Pictures, Inc., Collection. 1951 - 1951. Motion Picture Newsreel Films. 10/1941 - 3/1957. PARAMOUNT NEWS [OCT. 19] National Archives at College Park
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associatedWith Baldwin, Hanson Weightman, 1903-1991. person
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
associatedWith United States. Navy corporateBody
associatedWith United States. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. corporateBody
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B-36 bomber
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Birth 1891-04-13

Death 1972-03-28

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