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Satirical letter argues for McLemore to name war ops
A first person voice urges Defense Secretary Louis Johnson to appoint Henry T. McLemore to name military operations. The piece lampoons the process of naming plans, mocks generals’ caution, and proposes humorous operation names tied to real brands and figures, ending with a critique of military leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Defense
Louis Johnson
Henry T. McLemore
Treasury Department
America
Russia
Mr. Johnson
Winston-Salem
Pullman
Pullman Company
Vermont
Calvin Coolidge
Magnolia Blossom Smith
Joint Chiefs of Defense
Gen. McLemore
Miami
Palm Beach
Harrison Williams