Which Hollywood actor held the highest U.S. military rank at the end of 1960s?

Wow I've always loved him and didn't know all that.

I love Jimmy Stewart even more since I know this.

Wow, that is amazing. I didn't know this about him. I knew Glen Ford was a highly decorated soldier also.

Jimmy Stewart put to shame these selfabsorbed and entitled brats that are called 'movie stars!' He flew dangerous missions over Germany and he flew with distinction and bravery.

Lee Lee This is what I Love about this game. Always, finding something new to learn about.

I knew this only because I'm a big fan and watch/read about him often. Went to a Reagan rally way back b/c Jimmy was a speaker. He's frequently a guest on Johnny Carson re-runs.

Happy Veterans Day to all you veterans and their families!

I knew that Stewart had a military career, but I didn't know this much. As a young black kid, I developed a Jimmy Stewart imitation that made my parents, family, and their friends howl with laughter. The Stewart imitation has gotten better with age. I am not a fan of Xmas, and even less so of its paraphernalia. But I will never tire of "It's a Wonderful Life." Thank you, Capra, Reed, and Stewart!

He also flew a combat mission over North Vietnam as an observer in a B-52. He also flew all the US heavy an medium bombers with Strategic Air Command all the way till he retired. He was a very skilled pilot and outstanding officer.

when did he serve in Viet nam?

Kevin , agreed! I'm a US Navy veteran myself.

Player #23828673, 50's and 60's. He flew bombing missions.

Player #3508501, Yes, he served in the Navy. I don't think he served in dangerous jobs like Stewart did nor was he as high ranking, but he did serve so hats off to him.

Player #7547773, me either way to go Jimmy!!! I'm a US Army veteran myself

I just looked it up as to where ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ was supposed to have taken place it was Bedford Falls, not Seneca Falls but many people say that Seneca Falls was the inspiration for the town which was in the film.

Jimmy Stewart was born in Indiana, PA in Western Pennsylvania where I live. There is a small, but very well done, museum in Indiana with memorabilia. There is a beautiful statue of Jimmy Stewart in front of the library/museum. ‘A Wonderful Life’ was set in Seneca Falls, NY, if I recall correctly. There is a bridge in Seneca Falls that is always decorated for Christmas in honor of the movie. Our son and daughter in law work for the NPS. They worked in Seneca Falls briefly at the Women’s Rights Center which is operated by the National Park Service. That’s just an extra fact that I wanted to throw in there as the Center is greatly worth seeing.

Outstanding, no wonder Jimmy Stewart was Carol Burnett’s favorite actor.

Back in the days when actors were real men and served there country with honor. Now all we have are a bunch of leftist panty waste cowards. My how things have changed in just 60 years, from heroes to zeros!

If you ever get to Indiana, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh), visit the Jimmy Stewart museum. they have quite a bit of information on his military career

Makes us Love him more.Sure didn't know all that.

It was a wonderful life

Wow! Always have a fan of Jimmy Stewart but never knew this. Amazing man, amazing actor.

Hollywood doesn't make men like him anymore. RIP, 🇺🇲🇺🇲

One of my all time favorites ❤️😍

They don’t make “them” like they used to, unfortunately. Great Man!

Love pieces like this that are SO informative.

I haven't read all that was said about Jimmy Stewart but first he joined the reserves first as a private and retired after 27 years as a General. talk about working your way up!

A home cooked meal with a Jimmy Stewart movie is like soup and sandwiches----they just go together

Love him. Pretty amazing never knew this.

Player #7547773, same here

He flew a combat mission over North Vietnam in a B-52 as an observer. He also flew most types of US heavy an .medium strategic

I'd read James Stewart served in the military, but didn't know he had made another career with it. Still, he was a great actor, and one of my favorites.

Jimmy Stewart is a wonderful actor and soldier. Gotta love him. Debby

Player #23828673, the USA entered the Vietnam War in 1965, but the war began 10 years earlier

I love this game. Great factoids.

Never knew any of this. Another great trove of interesting facts and why I love this game!