Joining The Military
Johnny Carson was a member of the U.S. Navy, having joined in June 1943. He trained at Columbia University and Millaps College to become an officer. However, while he was en route to the combat zone, Hiroshima and Nagasaki were bombed, ending the war.
Joining The Military
The Navy Days
Carson shared that his favorite memory of his Navy days was when he had the opportunity to perform a magic trick for James V. Forrestal, who was the then-U.S. Secretary of the Navy. He managed to make Forrestal laugh even though the Secretary was known for his cranky and burly demeanor. Carson felt if he could entertain Forrestal, he could make it as a professional entertainer.
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The Navy Days
