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General James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle (18961993) was an American aviation pioneer, military leader, and Medal of Honor recipient. He was born in Alameda, California and grew up in Nome, Alaska, where he developed an interest in aviation at a young age.
During World War I, Doolittle was a pilot with the U.S. Army Air Service and flew combat missions in France. In the interwar period, he worked as a test pilot and aviation engineer, and he made several important contributions to aviation technology, including the development of instrument flying.
During World War II, Doolittle was tasked with leading a daring bombing raid on Tokyo in April 1942. He and his team launched their B25 bombers from the deck of the USS Hornet, and although the raid caused relatively little damage, it was a significant morale booster for the United States at a time when it was reeling from defeat in the Pacific.
After the Tokyo raid, Doolittle served as a commander in various theaters of the war, including North Africa, Italy, and the Pacific. He was also instrumental in the development of strategic bombing doctrine and was a key advocate for the development of the B29 bomber.
Following the war, Doolittle continued to be involved in aviation and was a prominent figure in the aerospace industry. He received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to aviation and military service, including the Medal of Honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Legion of Merit.
Doolittle passed away in 1993 at the age of 96. He is remembered as a pioneering aviator, a skilled military leader, and a national hero.

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