Arleigh Albert Burke Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Arleigh Albert Burke, based on 3 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

3 records1960–19613 events1 places

Chronological biography

1960

Polaris1960

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

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

1961

Naval Planning OversightApril 1961

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

Burke oversees naval advice and support arrangements for the operation.

Cuba Study Group Service22 April 1961

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

Burke serves on the presidential group examining the failed invasion.

Titles and roles

Admiral · Chief of Naval Operations

Record provenance

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