Joe Fowler | |
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| Born | July 9, 1894 Lewiston, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | December 6, 1993 (aged 99) Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1917–1948 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Joe Fowler (July 9, 1894 – December 6, 1993) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy, who after his retirement had an important role in overseeing the construction of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Joe Fowler attended the United States Naval Academy and later earned a master's degree from M.I.T in Naval Architecture. He retired from the Navy in 1948 though he was recalled briefly during the Korean War. In 1952 he was appointed by President Truman to reduce wasteful military spending.[1]
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