Background
HURLEY, Alfred was born on October 16, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Patrick F. Hurley and Margaret C. Hurley.
( "This is the best book―the most scholarly, the most jud...)
"This is the best book―the most scholarly, the most judicial, the best written―about the intelligent, attractive, undiplomatic, quixotic Billy Mitchell, the legendary founder of today’s United States Air Force." ―Robert H. Ferrell, author of Harry S. Truman: A Life Revered by many Americans as a martyr for his cause, Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell has been one of the least understood figures of modern military history. His position as the dominant figure in American aviation from 1919 until his court-martial in 1925 has made him the frequent subject of biography, film, and television, but usually these portrayals have overemphasized the sensational elements of his story. For Mitchell, sensationalism was only a means of drawing attention to his farsighted ideas on aviation. In Billy Mitchell, he emerges as a man with a mission and a true pioneer of modern aviation, a man whose ideas about leadership in aerial operations inspire and instruct today’s airmen and women. Anyone interested in aviation will delight in this compelling biography.
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Biography of General Billy Mitchell who advocated a strong and independent air force long before World War 11.He made powerful enemies by exposing how vulnerable ships were to bombing.He proved his case,and was court-martialed for his advocacy.
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academic administrator historian officer
HURLEY, Alfred was born on October 16, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Patrick F. Hurley and Margaret C. Hurley.
Bachelor summa cum laude, St. John's University, 1950. Master of Arts, Princeton University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 1961.
Enlisted United States Air Force, 1950, commissioned lieutenant, 1952, training officer, instructor navigator, 1952—1956. From instructor to assistant professor history United States Air Force Academy, 1958—1963, professor, head department history, 1966—1980, professor emeritus, since 1990. Navigator, executive officer United States Air Force Headquarters, Germany, War Plans Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1963—1966.
Board member Academy Board, 1977-1980. Advanced through grades to brigadier general United States Air Force, retired, 1980. Vice president administrative affairs University North Texas (formerly North Texas State University), Denton, 1980-1982, president, chancellor, 1982-2000, professor history, since 1981.
Chancellor University North Texas, 2000—2002, emeritus chancellor, president, professor history, since 2002. Member advisory committee United States Air Force history program section United States Air Force, Washington, 1982-1986, chairman, 1984-1986. Member board visitors Air University, 1993-1997.
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Member of Texas Philosophical Society (president 2003-2004, board directors since 2004), Dallas Citizens Council 2000-2002, North Texas Commission 1986—2000, (chairman 1995-1997, board directors since 2004), Alliance for Higher Education of North Texas (trustee 1983-1989, chairman council of president 1989-1990), Texas Council Public University President and Chancellors (chairman 1987-1989), Coalition Urban and Metropolitan Universities (co-chair 1993—2002, member executive committee 2002-2004), American History Association (chairman National Aeronautics and Space Administration fellowship committee 1993-1994), American Council Education (commission leadership 1993-1996), American Association State Colleges and Universities (council state representatives 1989-1992), Air Force History Foundation (trustee since 1980), American Military Institute 1973-1978, 1981-1985.
Married Joanna Helen Leahy, January 24, 1953. Children: Alfred F., Thomas J., Mark P., Claire T., John K.