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Curtis E. LeMay


Born
in Columbus, Ohio, The United States
November 15, 1906

Died
October 01, 1990

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Curtis Emerson LeMay was American 4-star General, father of the Strategic Air Command, who built it into a global strike force. He was hawkish anti-communist and an outspoken advocate of manned air power based on a willingness to use nuclear weapons.
He was Commander of Strategic Air Command (1948—1957), Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (1957 - 1961), Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (1961–1965).
LeMay is known for designing and implementing the systematic strategic bombing campaign in the Pacific Theater during World War II. LeMay was stationed in the European theatre early in the war, where he became famous for his intense, relentless leadership style. LeMay personally led many of the missions he directed, and
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“If we maintain our faith in God, love of freedom, and superior global air power, the future looks good.”
Curtis LeMay

“Killing Japanese didn't bother me very much at that time... I suppose if I had lost the war, I would have been tried as a war criminal.”
Curtis LeMay

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