Curtis LeMay was a very important person in the military. He helped the United States of America fight in wars and keep our country safe. Think of Curtis LeMay like a superhero, but instead of wearing a costume and a cape, he wore a military uniform.
Curtis LeMay was born a long time ago in 1906. When he was a little boy, his family didn't have a lot of money, so he learned how to work hard and be tough. This was a good thing, because as he grew up, he wanted to join the military and help his country.
When Curtis LeMay grew up, he became a pilot. This means he flew airplanes for a living. He was really good at it, so good that he became a general in the Air Force. That's like being the boss of all the other pilots!
Curtis LeMay knew a lot about planes and how to use them to fight in wars. He helped the United States during World War II, which was a very big war that happened a long time ago. He also helped during the Cold War, which was a time when the United States and some other countries were afraid of each other and wanted to be ready in case there was a fight.
Curtis LeMay was a tough guy, but he was also very smart. He came up with new ways to use planes to help the military. He believed in being strong and tough, but also in doing things as safely as possible.
Today, we remember Curtis LeMay as a hero who helped keep our country safe. He was a great example of working hard, being tough, and using your brain to make the world a better place.