William Harrison Standley Politician

William Harrison Standley (18 December 1872 - 25 October 1963) was a U.S. admiral. He served as the Chief of Naval Operations between 1933 and 1937. He also served as the U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1941 until 1943.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 18, 1872
Birth place	Ukiah California
Date of death	October 25, 1963

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military operations	Spanish–American War World War II World War I Philippine–American War
military command	Chief of Naval Operations Battle Force U.S. Fleet Cruisers Battle Force Destroyers Battle Force
military rank	Admiral (United States)
president	Franklin D. Roosevelt
service end	1895
service start	1895
successor	W. Averell Harriman