"I stayed in the Navy until July of 1946"

Daniel J. Evans served in the United States Navy during World War II. His quote indicates that he served in the Navy till July of 1946, which wanted the war had ended. This suggests that he was part of the post-war effort to demobilize the military and go back to a peacetime footing. It is most likely that he belonged to the Navy's efforts to scale down and reorganize after the war. His service in the Navy was likely a source of pride for him, and his quote is a testimony to his dedication to his nation. His service in the Navy was likely a formative experience for him, and it likely shaped his later profession in politics.