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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

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.

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Image posted 12 July 2005