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1968 American Independent Party VP Nominee- General Curtis LeMay (Bio. PPT)

1968 American Independent Party VP Nominee- General Curtis LeMay (Bio. PPT) preview
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Biography presentation cover featuring the title 'General Curtis LeMay' and his portrait in uniform
Opening cover of the biography presentation
Biography slide introducing LeMay’s 1968 VP nomination and November 15, 1906, birth in Columbus, Ohio
Slide 2: Political introduction and birth
Family background slide naming LeMay’s parents, Erving Edwin LeMay and Arizona Dove (Carpenter) LeMay
Slide 3: LeMay’s parents
Childhood slide describing family moves to Montana and California for work before returning to Columbus
Slide 4: Childhood moves and return to Columbus
Education slide stating that LeMay attended Columbus public schools and graduated from South High School
Slide 5: Public schooling and high school graduation
College education slide stating that LeMay studied civil engineering at Ohio State and earned a bachelor’s degree
Slide 6: Civil engineering studies at Ohio State
Early military career slide stating that LeMay became a second lieutenant in the Air Corps Reserve in October 1929
Slide 7: Air Corps Reserve commission
Military career slide recording LeMay’s regular commission in the United States Army Air Corps in January 1930
Slide 8: Regular Army Air Corps commission
Flight training slide describing LeMay’s training at Norton Field in Columbus in 1931–32 while finishing college
Slide 9: Flight training at Norton Field
Marriage slide stating that LeMay married Helen Maitland on June 9, 1934, beside a photograph of the couple
Slide 10: Marriage to Helen Maitland
Attributes
Subject

Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government

Grades

Not Grade Specific

Types

Teacher Tools, Presentations

File

PDF

Editable
No
Author
Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
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About This Product

This informative 70-page PDF biography PowerPoint profiles General Curtis LeMay, an Air Force legend who was selected as the American Independent Party's Vice Presidential candidate in 1968. It chronologically highlights LeMay's life from his Ohio upbringing through his decorated military career to his foray into national politics. Ideal for secondary social studies and history courses, this accessible resource can facilitate whole-class instruction, small group discussions, or independent learning on 20th century American political and military history. Personable sections outline LeMay’s educational background, Air Force leadership during WWII and the Cold War, 1948 Presidential run with Strom Thurmond’s Dixiecrats, and pivotal role in George Wallace’s 1968 third-party campaign.

Resource Tags

Curtis LeMay biography military leader Air Force general political candidate American Independent Party George Wallace

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