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Naval Hero Halsey Known as Old Salt at Annapolis
Vice Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. famed for hammer like strikes in the Pacific is called the MacArthur of sea warfare. Born October 30, 1882 in Elizabeth New Jersey he entered Annapolis at eighteen and is described as a relentless fighter with strong naval lineage and a personal friendship with MacArthur.
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