Alfred Gruenther (1899-1983), born in Platte Center, Nebraska. Youngest four-star general in U.S. history, advisor and planner to top generals in World War II, Commander of NATO, recipient of many nations' medals and honorary degrees from American universities. Was past president of American Red Cross during his retirement. Appeared on the cover of Time, February 6, 1956. 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1983 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Platte Center is a village located in Platte County, Nebraska. ... This chart represents the U.S. Army officer rank insignia. ... Wikiquote quotations related to: United States Wikinews has news related to this article: United States United States government Official website of the United States government - Gateway to governmental sites White House - Official site of the US President Senate. ... Advisor is the title of the British colonial head of administration in the Unfederated Malay States of Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis and Kedah. ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... The flag of NATO NATO 2002 Summit The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), sometimes called North Atlantic Alliance, Atlantic Alliance or the Western Alliance, is an international organisation for defence collaboration established in 1949, in support of the North Atlantic Treaty signed in Washington, D.C., on April 4, 1949. ... A WWII-era poster encouraged American women to volunteer for the Red Cross as part of the war effort. ... (Clockwise from upper left) Time magazine covers from May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ... February 6 is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1956 was a leap year starting on Sunday. ...