William D. Leahy
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 65 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 6,1875 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Hampton |
| Iowa | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | July 20,1959 |
| Died | Bethesda |
| Maryland | |
| United States | |
| Years of service | 1897–1939; 1942–1959 |
| Parents | Michael Arthur Leahy |
| Children | William Harrington Leahy |
| Job | Politician |
| Diplomat | |
| Naval Officer | |
| Books | I Was There: The Memoirs of FDR?s Chief of Staff |
| I Was There: The Personal Story of the Chief of Staff to Presidents Roosevelt and Truman: Based on His Notes and Diaries Made at the Time | |
| I was There: The Personal Story of the Chief of Staff to Presidents Roosevelt and Truman, Based on His Notes and Diaries Made at the Time | |
| Spouse | Louise Harrington |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States |
| Movies/Shows | Truman |
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| Previous position | United States Ambassador to France (1941–1942), Governor of Puerto Rico (1939–1940) |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal |
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| ID | 475763 |
William D. Leahy Life story
William Daniel Leahy was an American naval officer. The most senior United States military officer on active duty during World War II, he held several titles and exercised considerable influence over foreign and military policy.
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