LeMay

American  

[luh-mey] / ləˈmeɪ /

noun

1. Curtis (Emerson), 1906–90, U.S. Air Force officer: chief of the Strategic Air Command 1948–61; Chief of Staff of the Air Force 1961–65.

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Example Sentences

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, Air Force Gen. Curtis LeMay advocated immediate airstrikes and a full-scale invasion to destroy the Soviet nuclear missiles.

From Salon

Even after President John F. Kennedy’s naval blockade proved successful, possibly preventing a nuclear war between the superpowers, LeMay called it “the worst defeat in our history.”

From Salon

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

Normally, LeMay at least tried to hide his contempt for the young president.

From Literature

Curtis LeMay continued to push for a surprise bombing raid, followed by an invasion of Cuba.

From Literature