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

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

General Power had fought alongside Curtis LeMay in World War II. Like LeMay, he believed that only the threat of overwhelming force could save Americans from the Soviet Union.

From Literature

“This is the greatest defeat in our history,” LeMay howled, pounding a table.

From Literature

Air Force Chief of Staff Curtis LeMay was once asked how he would deal with Fidel Castro’s Cuba.

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