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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical ParkReplica Wright Flyer III at Huffman Prairie Flying Field
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Hey Kids - Did You Know that Dayton is "The Birthplace of Aviation?"

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Harry S Truman in his National Guard uniform. Credit: Truman Library  

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Harry Truman joined the National Guard in 1905 at age 21. He served two 3-year terms. Later, in the army reserves, he was eventually promoted to major, and, by the mid-'thirties, was a full colonel.

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