McDonald, David L. (David Lamar), 1906-1997

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David L. McDonald (1906-1997) was a United States Navy officer who retired with the rank of Admiral. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy (class of 1928) and later studied at the National War College (1950-1951). Commissioned as ensign in 1928, he was designated a naval aviator in 1931 and eventually rose to the rank of admiral in 1963. He served aboard several navy ships early in his career and commanded three others later; other postings included instructor at the Pensacola Naval Air Station, commander of the Sixth Fleet, and commander of U.S. Naval forces in Europe.

From the guide to the David L. McDonald Papers, 1930-1965, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

David Lamar McDonald (1906-1997) was a naval officer, and Chief of Naval Operations from August 1, 1963 to August 1, 1967.

From the description of McDonald, David L. (David Lamar), 1906-1997 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10611064

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creatorOf Society of Sponsors of the U.S. Navy. Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1965-1971. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
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referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. JOINT CIVILIAN ORIENTATION CONFERENCE 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. LAUNCHING OF USS AMERICA (CVA-66) National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. CNOquot;S VISIT TO SOUTH VIETNAM (SAIGON AREA) National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. CNO VISITS CHU LAI AND DANANG 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. CNO NORFOLK VISIT AND SECOND FLEET CHANGE OF COMMAND National Archives at College Park
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Birth 1906-09-12

Death 1997-12-16

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