Jim's Favorite Famous Quote, Quip, Axiom, and Maxim Repository
William Halsey
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr.
| Born | October 30, 1882 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
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| Died | August 16, 1959 Fishers Island, New York |
Commander of the U.S. Navy's Third Fleet during World War II. Awarded the Navy Cross. At age 52 became the oldest aviator in the history of the U.S. Navy. Retired as a five-star Fleet Admiral.
The repository contains one quote from Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr..
There are no great people in this world, only great challenges which ordinary people rise to meet.
