EPISODE · Dec 27, 2011 · 20 MIN
Billy Mitchell and MacArthur
from MacArthur Memorial Podcast
In 1925, the court martial of Billy Mitchell captured national attention. The trial was so sensational that it would go on to inspire numerous books and even a movie starring Gary Cooper. At the center of the controversy was Billy Mitchell, a man who is today recognized as the father of the United States Air Force. An advocate of air power at a time when few could envision aircraft ever having a major impact on the battlefield, Mitchell would be a martyr for this cause. Douglas MacArthur was a friend of Mitchell, but was also a member of the jury trying Mitchell. This month’s podcast will discuss the friendship between the two men and the events surrounding the court martial.Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text message! (Note: we can only read the texts, we can't reply)Support the showFollow us on:Twitter: @MacArthur1880; @AEWilliamsClarkFacebook: @MacArthurMemorialwww.macarthurmemorial.org
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In 1925, the court martial of Billy Mitchell captured national attention. The trial was so sensational that it would go on to inspire numerous books and even a movie starring Gary Cooper. At the center of the controversy was Billy Mitchell, a man who is today recognized as the father of the United States Air Force. An advocate of air power at a time when few could envision aircraft ever having a major impact on the battlefield, Mitchell would be a martyr for this cause. Douglas MacArthur ...
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