DESOTO Patrol Continuation Order
Wheeler authorized Pacific Command to continue the DESOTO patrol while imposing minimum-distance rules, daylight air cover, and precautions concerning covert maritime operations.
Role range: 1960-1975
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Earle Wheeler Biography and Timeline
Follow Earle Wheeler through 7 dated historical records for United States of America.
Earle Wheeler, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1964–1970Years on this page
1964
Seventh Fleet Readiness Coordination
Wheeler coordinated with Pacific commanders as Washington prepared to reinforce naval readiness and protect the destroyer patrol after the reported second attack.
Role range: 1960-1975
Military Testimony on Tonkin
Wheeler joined Rusk and McNamara before Senate committees and provided the military leadership's account of the Gulf incidents and the need to protect American forces.
Role range: 1960-1975
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Role range: 1960-1975 – 1946-1970
1969
Operation Menu
Helps oversee the secret bombing program in Cambodia
Role range: 1960-1975 – 1964-1970
1970
Retirement
Ends service as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Role range: 1960-1975
Records, sources and methodology
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