Was General Hersheybar the best military man during the '60's?
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I'm fond of Colonel Sanders myself.
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Horst Buchholz was a German actor, best known for his role as one of the Magnificent Seven (1960).  He died of pneumonia in 2003, at 69.
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I don't remember his name but i recall hearing about a guy in the army in the vietnam era who didn't fight because the army kept him in America because he was such a good shooter it made good PR for the army. I remember being told that he could toss asprin in the air and shoot it with a .22.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower \n\nBringing to the Presidency his prestige as commanding general of the victorious forces in Europe during World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower obtained a truce in Korea and worked incessantly during his two terms to ease the tensions of the Cold War. He pursued the moderate policies of "Modern Republicanism," pointing out as he left office, "America is today the strongest, most influential, and most productive nation in the world." \n\nBorn in Texas in 1890, brought up in Abilene, Kansas, Eisenhower was the third of seven sons. He excelled in sports in high school, and received an appointment to West Point. Stationed in Texas as a second lieutenant, he met Mamie Geneva Doud, whom he married in 1916....
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He had the right combination of organizational and military skills.
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Generals make the worst Presidents. Eisenhower was a looser lame duck President wasn't he?
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John F. Kennedy (and Lyndon B. Johnson) was the best president of modern times.  He was the youngest ever elected to the presidency and the first of the Roman Catholic faith, John F. Kennedy won the election of November 1960 by a razor-thin margin, but after taking office he received the support of most Americans. They admired his winning personality, his lively family, his intelligence, and his tireless energy, and they respected his courage in time of decision.\n\nDuring his relatively brief term of office—less than three years—President Kennedy dealt with severe challenges in Cuba, Berlin, and elsewhere. A nuclear test ban treaty in 1963 brought about a relaxation in cold war tensions following a time of severe confrontation early in the administration. Domestically, much of the Kennedy program was unfulfilled, brought to fruition only in the Johnson administration. The U.S. space program, however, surged ahead during the Kennedy administration, scoring dramatic gains that benefited American prestige worldwide.\n\nHe was the last true president of the people. Not to mention, he was cool enough to have an affair with Marilyn Monroe...
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I think it was during the 60s.
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I did a report on Ulysses and he seemed to be a better general than a president. I can only assume FDR was better.
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yes I'm with one . He's the best man I have met . They have more respect than other men it seems to me . And the are sexy in uniform . I wouldn't give my military man up for nobody ! ;)\n\nAngel
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In my lifetime Bill Clinton, he was the most successful at running the business of the country. I go back to Eisenhawer. He was the last one before Clinton to have a grasp of reality, FDR was great but he was before my time. Kennedy might have been but wasn't in office long enough to make enough difference. So I think Bill Clinton was the best.
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1 star - brigadeer general\n2 stars - major general\n3 stars - lieutenant general\n4 stars - general\n5 stars - general of the army.\n\n4 stars is usually the highest rank attained in the US military.  a 5 rank of 5 stars takes a special act.  I believe Gen. Dwight Eisenhower was the last 5 star general in the US army.  (there was some talk in the 1990's of giving Gen. Colin Powell and Gen. Norman Swartzkoff a fifth star - it hasn't happened though it still could, even post-retirement)\n\nGenerals are promoted by special appointment.\n\nUsually an officer is well advanced in his/her career before obtaining the rank of General\n\nBY THE WAY:\nHere's a trivia for you\n\nThe youngest general ever in US military history was Gen. George Armstrong Custer.  He was a brigadeer general at age 23.  It is no longer possible to advance that high at such a young age.
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This was a little before my time, but you might enjoy taking a look at the USS Magoffin APA-199 Veterans Association.  And sure enough Sam Rubin is listed as the officer in charge of Membership/Ships Store/Past President/Editor for the association.\n\nTell your grandpa the website is very well done.
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As far as rank goes, it can be argued that both Washington and Eisenhower were the highest ranking. The ranking in Washington's time is not the same as it was during Eisenhower's.\n\nGeorge Washington - Commander in Chief of Continental Army during the American Revolution. \nJames Monroe - served in American Revolution \nAndrew Jackson - American Revolution, War of 1812, First Seminole War \nWilliam Henry Harrison - Indian wars in the NW territory, War of 1812 \nJohn Tyler - War of 1812 \nZachary Taylor - War of 1812, Black Hawk, Second Seminole, and Mexican wars \nFranklin Pierce - Mexican War \nJames Buchanan - War of 1812 \nAbraham Lincoln - Black Hawk War \nAndrew Johnson - Civil War \nUlysses Grant - Mexican War, Civil War \nRutherford Hayes - Civil War \nJames Garfield - Civil War \nChester Arthur - Civil War \nBenjamin Harrison - Civil War \nWilliam McKinley - Civil War \nTheodore Roosevelt - Spanish-American War \nHarry Truman - WWI \nDwight Eisenhower - WWII General \nJohn Kennedy - WWII \nLyndon Johnson - WWII \nRichard Nixon - WWII \nGerald Ford - WWII \nGeorge Bush - WWII
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When I was a kid (born in '62), I lived in Bad Hersfeld (located approx. 100miles north of Frankfurt/Main, Germany and 25 miles north of Fulda). The border to communist Germany was close ( the Fulda Gap), and I think 11th Armored Cavalry was stationed in Fulda and Bad Hersfeld. In Bad Hersfeld, the compound was called McPheeters barracks, lying on a small hill, with admin and personnel buildings close to the gate and more uphills, the area for vehicles and tanks. These buildings in fact were painted light green and had been used by german armed forces before 1945\nI also remember the MP station and motor pool situated in a separate compound about 1 mile away. Local discotheque was called "Big Ben" Hope this helped,\nMichael
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He was the best general we have ever had.  He probably would have made lots of trouble while kicking ass.  The German military was scared to death of hm.
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I love that mini-series. I watch at least once a year. Lt. Dike was a horrible leader...I think the name, "Foxhole Norman" means that he commanded his troops from a safe distance. He never was around to really lead and certainly not to support his men. I wonder how many lives would've been saved if Lipman was in charge from the git go.