Maxwell D. Taylor

Maxwell D. Taylor

General Maxwell Davenport "Max" Taylor (August 26, 1901 – April 19, 1987) was a United States Army four star general and diplomat of the mid-20th century, who served as the fifth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after having been appointed by the President of the United States John F. Kennedy.

Read more about Maxwell D. Taylor:  Early Life, World War II, After World War II, Return To Duty, The Vietnam War, Criticisms, Second Retirement, Dramatic Portrayals

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