Elmo R. Zumwalt
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About
Chief of Naval Operations who ordered the spraying of Agent Orange in Vietnam.
Before Fame
He forced the Navy to liberalize, removing, for example, the ban on beards and long hair.
Trivia
He eventually learned of Agent Orange's toxic effects and tried unsuccessfully to keep his son and others out of harm's way.
Family Life
His son was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam and developed severe health problems as a result.
Associated With
He and John Kerry both commanded Swift Boats in Vietnam.
