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"I don't care how good they are. Unless they get a kick in the ass every six weeks, they'll slack off."

— Ernest King

January 1, 1970

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Military leaders from the United States Legion of Honour recipients People from Cleveland Aviators from the United States Navy Cross recipients

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King's comment on maintaining a strict style of leadership, in particular constantly holding drills and inspections among his sailors and officers, in 1940 when he was a 2-star rear admiral. As quoted in American Warlords: How Roosevelt's High Command Led America To Victory In World War II (2016), p. 72.

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King's comment on maintaining a strict style of leadership, in particular constantly holding drills and inspections among his sailors and officers, in 1940 when he was a 2-star rear admiral. As quoted in American Warlords: How Roosevelt's High Command Led America To Victory In World War II (2016), p. 72.