They fought together as brothers in arms; they died together and now they sleep side by side. To them we have a solemn obligation.

The best that science can devise and that naval organization can provide must be regarded only as an aid, and never as a substitute for good seamanship.

Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best.

They fought together as brothers in arms; they died together and now they sleep side by side. To them we have a solemn obligation.

I have just taken on a great responsibility. I will do my utmost to meet it.

It is the function of the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it will not be fought on U.S. soil.

Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.