Richard Spaatz

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Person
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Strategic_Air_Command
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Medal
Air Medal
Legion of Merit
Silver Star
gptkbp:born June 28, 1891
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
gptkbp:children gptkb:John_Spaatz
gptkb:Robert_Spaatz
gptkb:Richard_Spaatz_Jr.
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces_in_Europe
gptkbp:died July 14, 1974
gptkbp:education gptkb:United_States_Military_Academy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Richard Spaatz
gptkbp:influenced Air_Force_policy
gptkbp:involvedIn gptkb:Air_War_in_the_Pacific
Operation Overlord
Joint military exercises
Strategic bombing campaigns
Military training programs
Cold War strategies
Operation Pointblank
Military diplomacy
Veterans affairs advocacy
Aerial reconnaissance missions
Aerial refueling operations
Military aviation advancements
Military technology advancements
Military history preservation
Operation Tidal Wave
Post-war military restructuring
Aerial combat tactics
Bombing of Germany
Operation Carpetbagger
Defense policy development
Military aviation safety initiatives
Aircraft development programs
Air_Force_logistics
NATO_operations
Air_superiority_strategies
Air_Force_modernization_efforts
Air_Force_Academy_establishment
Air_Force_recruitment_initiatives
gptkbp:knownFor Leadership_in_World_War_II
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Carl_Spaatz
gptkbp:rank General
gptkbp:serviceBranch gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Spaatz
gptkbp:successor gptkb:George_C._Kenney