Listed In: Military Leaders
Birthdate: November 15, 1906
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Died: October 1, 1990
Curtis Emerson LeMay was a distinguished US Air Force general recognized for his leadership in strategic bombing campaigns during World War II. He advanced in the ranks of the Army Air Corps, overseeing units in both Europe and the Pacific theaters. LeMay played a pivotal role in directing strategic bombing missions against Japan and took charge of the Strategic Air Command, with a focus on nuclear capabilities. Serving as Chief of Staff of the Air Force, he promoted assertive military strategies in significant conflicts like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. Upon retiring from the Air Force, he pursued a political career by running for Vice President in 1968.
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