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Dwight David Eisenhower. Commanded American forces in North Africa and Sicily before moving his HQ to England and becoming commander of the Invasion of France. Allied commander from D-Day to the end of the war.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Flunked out of Harvard, so his powerful father pulled strings and had John made an ensign in the US Navy so John could serve as an assistant Naval aide to his father who was Ambassador to Great Britain. Rumors of John's womanizing there reached J. Edgar Hoover, who detested the father. Hoover maneuvered to have Kennedy assigned to a backwater of the war, as a Patrol Torpedo Boat commander in the Solomon Islands of the southwest Pacific. There Kennedy's boat was idling one dark night along a Japanese supply route looking for Japanese ships, when a Japanese destroyer running without lights suddenly loomed out of the darkness and ran over Kennedy's boat, cutting it in two. Kennedy demonstrated great leadership in the next few days eventually leading the survivors to safety. Hoover's maneuvers backfire on him as favorable impression of these events helps Kennedy gain a paper thin majority in 1960 presidential race.
Lyndon Baines Johnson. Johnson, with help from political cronies, flew as an observer on a single bombing mission in the south Pacific. The aircraft he was on experienced mechanical problems and turned back before reaching enemy territory, bombing nothing. "Landslide Lyndon" cronies have Lyndon awarded a Silver Star for his great heroism and he soon departs the area to cross swords in the legislature. Wears a miniature Silver Star lapel pin throughout his presidency to remind everyone what a big hero he was.
Richard Milhouse Nixon. Served as a Navy personnel and supply officer, saw no action. Remembered as a careful poker player, who only stayed in hands when he was virtually certain to win. Returned home with over $7,000 in poker winnings, a very considerable sum at the time.
Gerald R. Ford, Naval aviator. Crashed seven planes learning to fly, becoming a "Japanese ace".
George H. W. Bush (41), Naval aviator. Flew torpedo bombers, which carried three men including the pilot. Plane damaged on raid to Chichi Jima, crash landed in ocean, Bush only man to escape wreckage. Saved by US submarine on "lifeguard duty" during this air raid.
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American war presidents?
if you mean presidents who were war heroes before being presidents George Washington is the easiest to name. also Andrew Jackson who also fought in the American revolution(democrat). Ulysses s. grant who fought and won the u.s civil war(republican). Theodore roosevelt who fought in the spanish-American war(republican).Dwight d. eisenhower fought in world war II(republican). george w bush fought in Vietnam(republican). that's all i can name since my fingers are bleeding now
What was the greatest war fought on American Soil?
World War II - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attu_Island
Why was war of attrition important?
World War II was called the War of Attrition because by its definition it required that it was fought defensively meaning not fought on American soil. This means that there was little damage to the US.
Who is not a World War 2 general Patton rommel MacArthur or grant?
General Grant fought in the American civil war not WW2
What did Albert Einstein suggest World War lV be fought with?
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." ~ Albert Einstein
American war presidents?
if you mean presidents who were war heroes before being presidents George Washington is the easiest to name. also Andrew Jackson who also fought in the American revolution(democrat). Ulysses s. grant who fought and won the u.s civil war(republican). Theodore roosevelt who fought in the spanish-American war(republican).Dwight d. eisenhower fought in world war II(republican). george w bush fought in Vietnam(republican). that's all i can name since my fingers are bleeding now
Who were the two presidents that fought in a war?
Several of presidents have fought in wars. Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Bush Sr. all fought in World War II alone.
Who were the American Presidents During World War 1?
Wilson.
Why was the U.S. in a position to help economically after World War 1?
Because the war had not been fought on American soil.
What was different about ww1 and World War 2?
Technology , reasons for war, presidents, american feeling about the war, american involvement, eveything!
Who fought in the American war?
Which American war?
The American Expeditionary Force AEF was the name given to the US military who fought in this war?
World War I
Why was the US in a position to help economically after world war?
Because the war had not been fought on American soil.
What was the greatest war fought on American Soil?
World War II - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attu_Island
Do you have the names of the Indian soldiers who fought for the world war 2?
We do not have the specific names of the Native American who fought in World War 2 in our database. You can get their names from the World War 2 museum. I have provided a link for you so you can contact them. Thanks.
Is William Faulkner British?
No he was an american, but he fought for the Canadians during the second world war
What war was after the US Civil War?
World War One The Spanish-American War. However, there were minor interventions throughout the period by numerous Presidents.
