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Robert A. Lovett and the Development of American Air Power, Paperback / softback Book

Robert A. Lovett and the Development of American Air Power Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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Robert Lovett grew up in Texas, went to Yale, and earned his wings as a naval air force hero in World War I.

He played a key role in the development of the Army Air Force in World War II.

His emphasis on strategic bombing was instrumental in defeating Hitler’s Germany. During his postwar service in the State Department, he was influential in initiating the Marshall Plan, the formation of NATO and planning the Berlin Airlift.

He served as Truman’s Secretary of Defense during the Korean War, was a consultant for his friend Dwight Eisenhower and served John F.

Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Between tours of duty in Washington, he was an international banker on Wall Street.

This first complete biography covers his life and career in detail.

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