As chief justice of the united states supreme court in 1954, i read with pleasure the unanimous decision of the court stating "we conclude, unanimously, that in the field of public education the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has no place. separate educational facilities are inherently unequal." who am i?

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]