became even more distraught. Why could they not see the power of the air force? His increasing rebellion toward his superiors finally led them to court-martial him (Hurley 18).Billy Mitchell resigned in 1926. He died in 1936 and did not live to see the day when the military finally saw the true power the air force could yield. Then in 1946, ten years after his death, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. It was in recognition in his excellent pioneer service and foresight in the American Air Force (Bellows 359). Billy Mitchell was a man who should be remembered as a hero. Although in his time he was seen as absurd and rebellious, Mitchell in the end was correct in his ideas. He saw the kind of power the air force could yield and how we needed to utilize that power before any other country did. Billy Mitchell was a prophet ahead of his time. He is one of Americas greatest and most honorable heroes. PART IIIBilly Mitchell has had a massive impact on American Society. Without his work there might not of been an "American Society" today. As many of you know in this day and age the Air Force is one of the most widely used military forces in the world. Air Power has been very influential in all of the wars since World War I. Without bombers and fighter aircraft we might have lost World War II.Today we are the most powerful nation in the world. This is because we have the most technologically advanced aircraft in the world. Our airforce is years ahead of other countries. This is because Billy Mitchell emphasized the development and continual advancement of military air power. He was also an example to future air force leaders in his persistence and ability to persuade people.Throughout his life Billy Mitchell experienced ridicule and all sorts of setbacks. This man and his ideas were sometimes put aside, he was sent to other countries on bogus missions to keep him away. When this happened he gained and spread his knowledge with oth...
