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War Hero Retires: Gen Curtis LeMay Ends Long Career

War Hero Retires: Gen Curtis LeMay Ends Long Career
Clip: 426532_1_1
Year Shot: 1965 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1733
Original Film: 038-011-02
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, D.C.
Timecode: 00:15:36 - 00:16:40

President Johnson also takes time out to honor the man who built the Air Force to its present awesome power. General Curtis E. LeMay, retires. He is the last of World War II combat generals to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General LeMay receives another cluster to represent his fourth Medal of Honor. President Johnson standing at the podium with General Curtis LeMay off to his left. General Curtis LeMay. The audience - Lady Bird Johnson, Vice President Hubert Humphrey. President Johnson pinning a third oak leaf cluster on General LeMay's chest. he was the last of the WWII combat commanders to serve on the joint chief's of staff. United States Air Force - Andrews Air Force Base located near Washington DC. General Curtis LeMay standing as the Air Force Band passes in review, planes in the sky zoom by saluting General LeMay. General Curtis LeMay looking up at the sky.