New Chief of Naval Operations assumes post. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Secretary of Navy Claud A. Swanson congratulates Admiral William D. Leahy, New? Chief of Naval Operations, after he received his commission today. On the left is Admiral William H. Standley, who retired as Naval Operations Chie

Chief of Naval Operations before House Naval Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 31. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. William D. Leahy, as he appeared before the House Naval Affairs Committee today, Leahy told the committee what Japan and Great Britain have completely upset the old 5-5-.3 ratio

U.S. Chief of Naval Operations greets Skipper of visiting French Cruiser. Washington, D.C., March 24. Capt. H.P. Latham, Skipper of the French Cruiser Jean D'Arc no visiting American ports, was received by admiral William Leahy, (center) Chief of Naval Operations today. On the left is Capt. Louis Sa

Before Naval Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 7. Flatly denying any foreign commitments or understandings, Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, today told to Naval Affairs Committee of the House that the fleet expects "To stand on it's own feet" in national defense, Interest

Faces last shot. Washington, D.C., Dec. 29. Admiral William H. Standley faced his last barrage today. A salva from the guns of a battery of cameramen. He retires as Chief of Naval Operations on January 1, having reached the age limit. Admiral Standley has had a difficult regime. At one time during t

Says airbase necessary at Guam. Washington, D.C., Jan. 25. Chief of Naval Operation Admiral William D. Leahy today told the House Naval Affairs Committee that development of an airbase on the Isle of Guam is necessary before the Isle is of any value from commercial or military standpoints. He stated

Naval Operations Chief. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Rear Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, pictured as he left the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt

Secretary of Navy. Washington, D.C., Oct. 15. Fully recovered from his serious illness of last year, Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson seems to be in the best of health again. This informal picture was made shortly after the Secretary presented a medal to Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd today. 10

Construction of new battleships to start this year. Washington, D.C., April 8. Following a conference with president Roosevelt today, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison (left) and Rear Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, Announces that construction of the new battleships