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“But the Air Force was sort of a bastard child of the Army, much like the Marines with the Navy. Everything had to be done over by the Army after it had already been done by the Air Corps, a mess.”

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Stuart Symington

Stuart Symington was a distinguished United States Senator, known for his significant contributions to American politics and the space program. Born on June 26, 1901, and passing away on December 14, 1988, his career was marked by his influential role in shaping American political and military policies during the mid-20th century. more

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