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Lyman Louis Lemnitzer Biography and Timeline

Follow Lyman Louis Lemnitzer through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Lyman Louis Lemnitzer, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1961–1961Years on this page

1961

6 February 1961

JCS Favorable Strike Evaluation

General · Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff · Washington · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Lemnitzer forwards the Joint Chiefs' favorable evaluation of the proposed exile strike plan to the CIA.

Role range: 1960-1962 – 1960-1962

February 1961

Joint Chiefs Assessment

General · Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff · Washington · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Lemnitzer coordinates military review of the CIA invasion proposal.

Role range: 1960-1962 – 1960-1962

April 1961

Joint Chiefs Review of Invasion Plan

General · Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff · Washington · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Lemnitzer represents the Joint Chiefs during reviews of the operation.

Role range: 1960-1962 – 1960-1962

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