Robert Dennison (US Navy officer)
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| Robert L. Dennison | |
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| April 1901 - 1980 | |
 Admiral Robert L. Dennison |
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| Nickname | Robert Lee |
| Place of birth | Warren, Pennsylvania |
| Place of death | not known |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | U.S. Navy |
| Years of service | 1923 to (not known) |
| Rank | Commander-in-chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet |
| Unit | Commander of the U.S.S. Missouri, 1947-48 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Admiral Robert Lee Dennison (April, 1901–1980) was an American naval officer and aide to President Harry Truman.[1]
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[edit] Early life
Dennison was born in Warren, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1923. He later received a doctorate in engineering from Johns Hopkins University.
[edit] U.S. Navy career
He held numerous commands in the U.S. Navy, including submarines, destroyers, and the U.S.S. Missouri. Truman twice sailed on the Missouri while Dennison commanded it.[2]
He was the Commander in Chief of the United States Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT) and United States Atlantic Command (CINCLANT) from February 28, 1960 to April 30, 1963.[3] While in charge of the Atlantic forces, he was given the duty of blockading Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
[edit] Retirement
No data available.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ ROBERT L. DENNISON PAPERS Collected Papers and biographical sketch The Truman Library
- ^ Oral History [http://www.trumanlibrary.org/oralhist/dennisn.htm Oral History Interviews with Admiral Robert L. Dennison] The Truman Library
- ^ COMUSFLTFORCOM HistoryA Brief History Of The U.S. Fleet Forces Command USSF
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