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Photo # NH 89098:  Admirals Arleigh A. Burke, George W. Anderson and David L. McDonald at the Washington Navy Yard, 1 August 1963

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Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN, (1901-1996) --
Views taken 1961-1996 - In Retirement


This page features selected views of Arleigh A. Burke after he retired from active duty in August 1961.

Additional photographs taken during this time will be found in the page:

  • Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN, -- Informal Portraits.

    For other views concerning Arleigh Burke, see:

  • Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN, (1901-1996). 15th Chief of Naval Operations, 1955-1961.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the "Online Library's" digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    Photo #: NH 89098

    Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) change of command ceremonies
    , Washington Navy Yard, D.C., 1 August 1963

    Outgoing CNO Admiral George W. Anderson, Jr., (left), former CNO Admiral Arleigh A. Burke (center) and incoming CNO Admiral David L. McDonald shake hands and exchange pleasantries during ceremonies in the Navy Yard's Leutze Park.
    Admiral Burke commented on the original print: "The peculiar expression was the result of my warning Dave to be sure his back armor was properly fitted".

    Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, 1975.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 85KB; 740 x 600 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 93213

    Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Retired)
    (left)
    with
    General of the Army Douglas MacArthur

    At General MacArthur's 84th birthday party, 26 January 1964.

    Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 54KB; 740 x 600 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 66153

    Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, USN
    ,
    Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)

    With retired Admirals who preceded him in that office, or who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). Photographed in Admiral Moorer's office, Spring 1968.
    Those present are (from left to right):
    Admiral George W. Anderson, Jr., CNO in 1961-1963;
    Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, CNO in 1947-1949;
    Admiral Harold R. Stark, CNO in 1939-1942;
    Admiral Robert B. Carney, CNO in 1953-1955;
    Admiral Moorer;
    Admiral Arthur W. Radford, JCS Chairman in 1953-1957; and
    Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, CNO in 1955-1961.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 75KB; 740 x 525 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 85809

    Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Retired)


    Receives the Medal of Freedom from President Gerald Ford, in ceremonies at the White House, 10 January 1977.
    Photographed by Diana H. Walker.

    Collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Retired).

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 78KB; 740 x 525 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 95958-KN (color)

    Current and past Chiefs of Naval Operations (CNO)

    Gathered in the Pentagon Office of the Chief of Naval Operations for the unveiling of the CNO portraits, 26 June 1986.
    Present are (from left to right):
    Admiral James L. Holloway III, USN (Retired);
    Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost, USN, CNO Designate;
    Admiral Robert B. Carney, USN (Retired);
    Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, USN (Retired);
    Admiral James D. Watkins, USN, current CNO;
    Admiral George W. Anderson, USN (Retired), seated;
    Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., USN (Retired);
    Admiral David L. McDonald, USN (Retired);
    Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Retired); and
    Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, USN (Retired).

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 118KB; 740 x 550 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 96677-KN (Color)

    Chiefs of Naval Operations

    The current CNO, Admiral Frank Kelso, with former CNOs at the Pentagon, 19 October 1990.
    Those present are (from left to right):
    Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost, CNO in 1986-1990;
    Admiral Thomas Hayward, CNO in 1978-1982;
    Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, CNO in 1970-1974;
    Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, CNO in 1955-1961;
    Admiral Kelso;
    Admiral Thomas Moorer, CNO in 1967-1970;
    Admiral James Holloway, CNO in 1974-1978; and
    Admiral James Watkins, CNO in 1982-1986.
    Photographed by Dave Wilson.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 81KB; 740 x 620 pixels

     


    Additional photographs taken during this time will be found in the page:

  • Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN, -- Informal Portraits.

    For other views concerning Arleigh Burke, see:

  • Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN, (1901-1996). 15th Chief of Naval Operations, 1955-1961.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the "Online Library's" digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."


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    New image added 4 June 2006