He also reaffirmed the 1925 court - martial verdict against air power advocate Brigadier General Billy Mitchell .
Douglas advised the President regarding a course of action in response to The Soviet Union 's launch of Sputnik I in October 1957 .
Douglas also reaffirmed the 1925 court - martial verdict against air power advocate Brigadier General Billy Mitchell .
Douglas advised the President regarding a course of action in response to The Soviet Union 's launch of Sputnik I in October 1957 .