Curtis Emerson LeMay was an American Air Force general who implemented an effective but controversial strategic bombing campaign in the Pacific theater of World War II. He later served as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965.

What did Curtis LeMay die from?

LeMay, who also directed the 1948 Berlin Airlift and ran for vice president in 1968 as George Wallace's running mate, died of a heart attack at the 22nd Strategic Hospital, said Sgt.

When did Curtis LeMay retire?

LeMay wanted to threaten to North Vietnam that they stop aggression or “We'll bomb them back into the Stone Age.” Outspoken and unpopular, he retired in 1965.