Talk:William J. Crowe

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How did Clinton appoint him ambassador to the U.K. if he died in 1971? jengod 23:46, Sep 15, 2004 (UTC)

I'm sorry. I was called away and was not finished editing the stub. I didn't want to lose my work so I saved it. I used the Dean Acheson bio as a template (Acheson died in 1971). Judging by the history I must not have been logged on at the time.--Wcrowe 01:28, 16 Sep 2004 (UTC)

It would be interesting to me to find out whether Crowe was the first retired Chairman JCS (or retired general/flag officer) to publicly endorse a candidate for president. I'd also be interested in learning his motives regarding the endorsement as well as if there was any quid pro quo wrt his appointment to the ambassadorship. Bsirvine 20:27, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Navy etiquette

He is not a "former" Admiral: he is a "retired" Admiral.

A Sailor would still address him as "Admiral Crowe." LTUSN 11:44, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

It is customary to call retired (not just former) military officers and non-commissioned officers by their previous title. Colin Powell is often called "General Powell" by the press, and after Dwight D. Eisenhower left the presidency, he preferred to be called "General". --rogerd 16:34, 7 June 2006 (UTC)