On Watch: A MemoirThe former Chief of Naval Operations recounts his overhauling of naval practices, dress, and forces his view of America's international role, and his frequently unsatisfactory relationships with Nixon, Kissinger, and other Nixon-administration officials. Glossary. |
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My Favorite War Story | 3 |
The Cutting of My Jib | 23 |
The Summons | 43 |
Copyright | |
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