Zumwalt: The Life and Times of Admiral Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt, Jr.
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (872 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0061691305 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Then, as chief of naval operations, Zumwalt carried out dramatic reforms that helped the U.S. naval forces in Vietnam from 1970 to 1974. Zumwalt commanded all U.S. --Jay Freeman . From Booklist Fairly or not, few of the top military brass emerged from the Vietnam era with their reputations enhanced. Perhaps the most notable exception was the late Elmo Bud Zumwalt. This is a fine tribute to a man of high achievement and character. Berman, professor emeritus at the University of California–Davis, is an unabashed admirer of Zumwalt, and this detailed, complimentary but fair biography shows his subject worthy of that esteem. meet new Soviet challenges as well as confront embedded racism in the navy. Although h
Larry Berman, the author of Perfect Spy, offers a fascinating, detailed look at an extraordinary man—winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom—an inspiring portrait of leadership that is essential in these troubled times. “Painstakingly researched and crafted, Larry Berman’s Zumwalt is a compelling and rich portrait of one of the nation’s great patriots.”—Walter Anderson, former editor and CEO of ParadeZumwalt is a compelling portrait of the controversial military man who is widely regarded as the founder of the modern U.S. Navy, Admiral Elmo Russell “Bud” Zumwalt. . Chief of Naval Operations during the decades-long Cold War crisis, Zumwalt implemented major strategic innovations that endure to this day, especially in his campaign against racism and sexism throughout the fleet
Richard E. Montag said Four Stars. A worthwhile understanding of the period and how he fit in to it. "Father of the Modern Navy" according to Dr. Wilson Trivino. Bill Clinton referred to Admiral Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt, Jr. as the "conscious of the Navy" according to author Larry Berman who wrote a book on Zumwalt as spoke about the book with the audience at the Carter Presidential Library on October 9, 2012. President Clinton not only honored Zumwalt with the Medal of Freedom but he also gave the eulogy as a sitting President at his funeral.Berman resides in Atlanta and is the founding dean of the Honors College at Georgia State University and has written four books. Berman crossed the path of "Bud" Zumwalt as he was working on another project. This book captures the life . Bud Zumwalt Was THE Model Admiral Larry Berman's book on Admiral Bud Zumwalt is a fitting tribute to this inspirational USN leader. Zumwalt was not afraid to tell the truth about the USN, especially its long-standing racist policies. He was one of the few USN admirals who was not corrupt, who did the right thing, even when it made him legions of enemies. Zumwalt could not stand the status quo culture of the USN, and he took steps to bring the ship around and back into fighting shape. America needs a lot more admirals like Bud Zumwalt, now more than ever. Compared to the "Yes Men" who have dominated the USN over the years, Zumwalt was a paragon of virt