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James Doolittle
General James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle Doolittle (December 14, 1896 - September 27, 1993), commonly known as "Doolittle" and nicknamed "Jimmy", was a U.S. Air Force general, outstanding aerobatic pilot and aerospace engineer. In World War II, he led a formation in the first air raid on Tokyo, Japan, known as the Doolittle Raid in history. Doolittle became a hero in the hearts of Americans for this action. He was also awarded the Medal of Honor for his contribution in this action.
- Category
- Entrepreneurs
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1896-12-14
- Died
- 1993-09-27
- Wikidata
- Q366547