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Charles Lindbergh gives Congress members airplane rides...



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March 23, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1928

* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Gives airplane rides - aviation
* Members of U.S. Congress


The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH CARRIES 147 AIR PASSENGERS" with subheads that include: "Makes 17 Flights Over Capital With Members of Congress and Their Families" and more. (see) Lindbergh was trying to show government the importance of air travel to get funding in the airplane industry.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

Category: The 20th Century