LeMay
Americannoun
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Turns out, LeMay borrowed the phrase; the words were originally coined by satirical columnist Art Buchwald, but they lived on as the ultimate hawkish critique of the American strategy during the Vietnam War.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2026
Liz Phair’s self-titled album received a zero from the critic Matt LeMay when it came out in 2003.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
Those 10 customized cars had been on view at LeMay — America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Wash., and just returned home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2023
LeMay justified the decision because many such homes doubled as small factories, a vital cottage industry that fed parts to Japan's ravenous war machine.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2022
Curtis LeMay continued to push for a surprise bombing raid, followed by an invasion of Cuba.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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