George W. Anderson |
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In office
May 1, 1970 – March 11, 1976 |
| President | Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford |
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| Preceded by | Maxwell D. Taylor |
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| Succeeded by | Leo Cherne |
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In office
October 22, 1963 – June 1, 1966 |
| President | John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson |
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| Preceded by | Charles Elbrick |
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| Succeeded by | Tapley Bennett |
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In office
August 1, 1961 – August 1, 1963 |
| President | John F. Kennedy |
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| Deputy | Claude V. Ricketts |
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| Preceded by | Arleigh Burke |
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| Succeeded by | David L. McDonald |
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| Born | (1906-12-15)December 15, 1906
New York City, U.S. |
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| Died | March 20, 1992(1992-03-20) (aged 85)
McLean, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Education | United States Naval Academy (BSc) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Branch/service | United States Navy |
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| Years of service | 1927–1963 |
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| Rank | Admiral |
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| Commands | Chief of Naval Operations
United States Sixth Fleet
Carrier Division 6
Task Force 77
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt
USS Mindoro |
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| Battles/wars | World War II
Cold War |
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| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal |
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George Whelan Anderson Jr. (December 15, 1906 – March 20, 1992) was an admiral in the United States Navy and a diplomat. Serving as the Chief of Naval Operations between 1961 and 1963, he was in charge of the US blockade of Cuba during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.