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- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1945 Curtis E Lemay Portrait Photo. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1945 General Curtis Lemay Portrait Photo. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Photographed here in 1945, this image of United States Air Force General Curtis E. Lemay captures a pivotal figure in twentieth-century military history. Lemay was responsible for a controversial, though effective, bombing strategy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He later served as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1964, a role of significant influence as American involvement in Vietnam escalated during the 1960s. While studying civil engineering at Ohio State University, Lemay enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, which would later become the Air Force. By the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, he had risen to the rank of Major and was given command of the 305th Bombardment Group in 1942.
After serving in the European Theater, Lemay was reassigned to oversee bombing campaigns in the Pacific, where he led efforts to disrupt Japan's supply chains and hasten the end of the war. Following World War II, Lemay played a central role in shaping American defense strategy during the Cold War, a prolonged period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union that dominated international politics for decades.
This portrait bears a solemn and official tone reflective of the military era and remains an enduring tribute to Lemay's long and consequential service. His legacy as one of the most influential military leaders of the twentieth century remains a subject of study and debate today.
