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Arleigh Albert Burke Biography and Timeline

Follow Arleigh Albert Burke through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Arleigh Albert Burke, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1960–1961Years on this page

1960

Polaris

Admiral · Chief of Naval Operations · Washington · Warfare / Nuclear

The United States Navy promotes Polaris as a survivable sea based strategic deterrent

Role range: 1955-1961 – 1955-1961

1961

22 April 1961

Cuba Study Group Service

Admiral · Chief of Naval Operations · Washington · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Burke serves on the presidential group examining the failed invasion.

Role range: 1960-1962 – 1955-1961

April 1961

Naval Planning Oversight

Admiral · Chief of Naval Operations · Washington · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Burke oversees naval advice and support arrangements for the operation.

Role range: 1960-1962 – 1955-1961

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