Event
The Birth of Air Mail: New Technology in the Nation’s Capital
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (main entrance)Dates & Times
Date:
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time:
5:00 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
Description
While air mail had appeared as a novelty in early aviation, regularly scheduled air mail routes had their origins in Washington, DC. The Postal Department, always with an eye on new technology, was keen to introduce new machines to deliver mail in a rapidly modernizing world.
Reservation or Registration: No
Contact Information
Ranger Alex Calta(202) 426-6841