Admiral. In the years leading up to the Second World War, as it became increasingly clear that international relations were deteriorating, Hepburn was charged with the task of heading the board (eventually known as the "Hepburn Board") which reviewed the United States defense capabilities. The "Hepburn Board Report" served as the basis for the massive U.S. defense expansion of the late 1930s. In 1942, Hepburn was appointed Chairman of the General Board of the Navy, serving in that capacity throughout the war. He also later served as a delegate to the Dumbarton Oaks meetings, which established guidelines for founding the United Nations. Hepburn retired in December 1945. He died on May 31, 1964, at Marsalle nursing home in Washington, D.C. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Decorations See also References Notes Sources External links DANFS Hepburn Time. New CINCUS. January 20, 1936. 1877 births 1964 deaths People from Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States Navy admirals United States Naval Academy alumni United States submarine commanders American military personnel of the Spanish–American War United States Navy personnel of World War I United States Navy World War II admirals Burials at Arlington National Cemetery Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Directors of the Office of Naval Intelligence Military personnel from Pennsylvania