Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Military officer
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Distinguished_Service_Medal Legion of Merit Silver Star |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
November 15, 1906
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Columbus,_Ohio,_USA
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| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
Influenced military training programs
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| gptkbp:communityPartnerships |
Fostered partnerships with allies
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
April 1, 1990
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Ohio_State_University
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| gptkbp:famousQuote |
‘We should bomb them back to the Stone Age.’
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| gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:Curtis_Emerson_LeMay
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
General Curtis E. LeMay
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Air_Force_doctrine
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Billy_Mitchell
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| gptkbp:involved |
Advised on military options
Advocated for air force funding Advocated for air power Authored military history books Contributed to military journals Mentored future military leaders Oversaw air operations Promoted to Chief of Staff Directed_Operation_Rolling_Thunder |
| gptkbp:involvedCountries |
Advocated for veterans' rights
Influenced_U.S._foreign_policy |
| gptkbp:involvedIn |
Developed strategic bombing doctrine
Frequent speaker on military issues Improved air supply chains Promoted nuclear deterrence Pushed for technological advancements in warfare Served on military awards committees Key_figure_in_U.S._military_strategy Supported_NATO_air_operations |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
Advised on defense strategies
Expanded nuclear capabilities Participated in military strategy conferences Supported development of jet bombers Supported military research initiatives |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Cold_War_military_strategy
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Controversial military strategist
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| gptkbp:militaryService |
1941-1965
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| gptkbp:nickname |
‘Iron Major’
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Strategic_Air_Command
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| gptkbp:participatesIn |
Advocated for bombing campaigns
Led_bombing_raids_in_Europe_and_Japan |
| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:politicalAffiliation |
gptkb:Republican_Party
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| gptkbp:postRetirementCareer |
Business executive
Political commentator |
| gptkbp:president |
1968 United States presidential election
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| gptkbp:rank |
General
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| gptkbp:serviceBranch |
gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Helen_LeMay
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