R. T. Fries Collection. 1959 - 1959. Motion Picture Film. 1959 - 1959. FUNERAL OF ADM. WILLIAM quot;BULLquot; HALSEY

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R. T. Fries Collection. 1959 - 1959. Motion Picture Film. 1959 - 1959. FUNERAL OF ADM. WILLIAM quot;BULLquot; HALSEY

1959

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Adm. Halsey's casket is taken from the Washington National Episcopal Cathedral and loaded into a hearse. Shows a band, a military honor guard, and guests.

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National Archives at College Park

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Halsey, William Frederick, 1882-1959

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William Frederick Halsey Jr. (October 30, 1882 – August 16, 1959) was a fleet admiral in the United States Navy during World War II. He was called "Bill" by his family and friends and nicknamed "Bull" by the press. He is one of four individuals to have attained the rank of fleet admiral of the United States Navy, the others being Ernest King, William Leahy, and Chester W. Nimitz. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Halsey graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1904. He served in the Gr...