

EP. 424: In Contrast: Admiral Zumwalt vs. Admiral Holloway at the Helm of the Navy
Dec 10, 2024
Join Edward Marolda, a naval history expert and author, as he dives into the contrasting leadership styles of Admirals Elmo Zumwalt and James Holloway during the transformative 1970s. Marolda explores Zumwalt's innovative, adventurous initiatives like Project 60, juxtaposed with Holloway's strategic approach amid cultural shifts. Discover insights on the Navy's embrace of facial hair and long hairstyles, the admirals' differing political ideologies, and their enduring legacies on military leadership in a post-Vietnam context.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Leadership in Turbulence: Zumwalt vs. Holloway
01:48 • 31min
Cultural Shift and Uniform Changes in the Navy During the 70s
32:58 • 2min
Contrasting Leadership of Naval Admirals
34:43 • 11min
Contrasting Political Ideologies of Two Admirals
45:53 • 3min
Exploring Navy Leadership and the Aftermath of the Vietnam War
48:41 • 2min