Admiral of the Navy (USA)

Der Rang Admiral of the Navy war ein Dienstgrad in der US Navy. Einziger Inhaber dieses Ranges war George Dewey, dessen Ernennung 1899 durch den Präsidenten vom Kongress der Vereinigten Staaten am 24. März 1903 mit folgendem Wortlaut ratifiziert wurde:

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is hereby authorized to appoint, by selection and promotion, an Admiral of the Navy, who shall not be placed upon the retired list except upon his own application; and whenever such office shall be vacated by death or otherwise the office shall cease to exist.