Rear Adm. J. Edward Snyder, USN (Ret.) was the captain of the USS New Jersey during its Vietnam War deployment in 1968. Known for his relaxed leadership style, he was respected by his crew as a 'sailor's captain.' Snyder had a notable sense of humor, often using wit in serious situations. He organized weekend liberty for ground troops aboard his ship, which earned it the nickname 'The New Jersey Hilton.' Snyder's commitment to the well-being of his men and his unique approach to command made him a memorable figure during the war and beyond.
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October 23, 1924 Facts
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J. Edward Snyder belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Grand Forks
Place of Death: Bethesda
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Occupation: military officer
Employers: United States Navy
Awards Received: Legion of Merit
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Ephemeris for October 23, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 23, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Scorpio 3 | 0 Scorpio 35 | 12 Aquarius 23 |
| Moon | 1 Virgo 49 | 24 Scorpio 57 | 24 Taurus 15 |
| Mercury | 28 Libra 29 | 23 Scorpio 33 | 21 Capricorn 50 |
| Venus | 18 Virgo 25 | 12 Libra 16 | 22 Capricorn 14 |
| Mars | 1 Pisces 20 | 21 Scorpio 37 | 27 Aries 39 |
| Jupiter | 17 Sagittarius 58 | 24 Cancer 35 | 10 Capricorn 3 |
| Saturn | 5 Scorpio 3 | 26 Pisces 6 | 14 Scorpio 29 |
| Uranus | 18 Pisces 4 | 0 Gemini 35 | 19 Pisces 21 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 17 | 29 Pisces 57 | 21 Leo 26 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 32 | 1 Aquarius 23 | 11 Cancer 54 |
| Rahu | 19 Leo 18 | 15 Pisces 50 | 13 Leo 57 |
| Ketu | 19 Aquarius 18 | 15 Virgo 50 | 13 Aquarius 57 |
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