Ernest King

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Ernest King born?November 23, 1878
2. Where was Ernest King born?Lorain, Ohio
3. What is the career span?1901-1947
4. Who was Ernest King?Ernest King was a U.S. Navy Admiral who led the fleet during World War II. He helped guide ships across the oceans and made important decisions for the war.
5. What did he do in World War II?He was the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Fleet and the Chief of Naval Operations. He planned battles, protected supply lines, and helped win the Battle of the Atlantic and island battles in the Pacific.

Naval Academy: An institution dedicated to educating and training officers for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
Commander in Chief of the United States Fleet (COMINCH): The operational commander of all U.S. naval forces worldwide.
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO): The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy, responsible for administration and readiness.