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U.S. Fighter Pilot Chuck Yeager Passes Away At 97

U.S. Fighter Pilot Chuck Yeager Passes Away At 97

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Social Studies, Architecture

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Chuck Yeager served in World War II and became the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947. His career was chronicled in Tom Wolfe's book 'The Right Stuff'. After retiring from the military in 1975, Yeager worked as a consultant for the Air Force and defense companies, and became a commercial pitchman, lending his name to flight simulator video games.

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What was the title of the book written by Tom Wolfe about Yeager's career?

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What roles did Yeager take on after his military retirement?

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