Public Figure Profiles

Maxwell Taylor

Maxwell Davenport Taylor (August 26, 1901 – April 19, 1987) was a senior United States Army officer and diplomat of the mid-20th century. He served with distinction in World War II, most notably as commander of the 101st Airborne Division, nicknamed "The Screaming Eagles."

After the war, he served as the fifth chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, having been appointed by President John F. Kennedy. He is the father of biographer and historian John Maxwell Taylor and of military historian and author Thomas Happer Taylor.

A controversial figure, Taylor along with Robert McNamara was considered to be the one that played major role during the early days of Vietnam War to send more combat troops to Vietnam and increase the combat status in Vietnam.

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Some of their strengths

Maxwell Taylor has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Diplomatic, Curious, Hardworking, Loyal, Generous, and Optimistic.

Smart and Sophisticated

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Maxwell Taylor is someone who is a smart, sophisticated, and organized person who displays kindness and grace in every day interactions, and who also has a passionate soul. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".

Passionate and Intense

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Maxwell Taylor well know them as someone who can be passionate, proud, and intense, like the sun or a blazing fire.

Methodical and Exacting

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Maxwell Taylor as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.

A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.

Exacting and Achievement-oriented

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Maxwell Taylor is someone who has very high expectations for people, and who can be extremely focused on achieving goals and objectives.

They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.

Altruistic and Purposeful

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Maxwell Taylor tends to be someone who has a desire to be of service to a higher calling and who is always trying to perfect things. Who can be practical and polished, reserved and methodical, and who tends to trust internal judgment before trusting anyone else at face value.

Some of Maxwell Taylor's challenges

While Maxwell Taylor has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Maxwell Taylor can be Perfectionist, Stubborn, Difficult, Suspicious, Hesitant, Narcissistic, and Sensitive.

Difficult and Perfectionist

One of Maxwell Taylor's key challenges is that they are someone who can be difficult and too much of a perfectionist.

Sensitive and Critical

Maxwell Taylor is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.

Critical and Bossy

Finally, Maxwell Taylor also can be too focused on the small details of life, try to control whatever is happening, and be finicky and demanding.

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