Frank F. Everest

War Hero

Birthday November 13, 1904

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Council Bluffs, IA

DEATH DATE Oct 10, 1983 (78)

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About

Air Force general who commanded the U.S. Air Forces during the Korean War.

Before Fame

He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1929 and subsequently learned to fly.

Trivia

He led the Tactical Air Command during the Cold War era and was responsible for giving the order that, at a moment's notice, would launch nuclear missiles toward the Soviet Union.

Family Life

He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Associated With

Norton Schwartz was another American Air Force General who served as the Chief of Staff of the Air Force.