Admiral Joseph James "Jocko" Clark, USN (November 12, 1893-July 13, 1971) was an admiral in the U.S. Navy, who commanded aircraft carriers during World War II. A native of Oklahoma, Clark was of Cherokee heritage. He was the first Native American to graduate from the United States Naval Academy, with the Class of 1917. During World War II, he commanded the carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10). He retired in 1953 as Commander-in-Chief, United States Seventh Fleet. His awards included the Navy Cross. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
The guided-missile frigate USS Clark (FFG-11) was named in his honor.
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