What rank was King promoted to in December 1944?
Admiral
Vice Admiral
Commodore
Fleet Admiral
Answer
Fleet Admiral is the highest rank in the United States Navy, and was held by only 10 people in history. Fleet Admiral King was promoted to this rank in December 1944, in recognition of his outstanding leadership of the United States Navy during World War II. King was a brilliant strategist and organizer, and his leadership was instrumental in the Allied victory in the Pacific.
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