David Goldin Collection. 1932 - 1952. Audio Recordings of Radio Broadcasts of Speeches, Interviews, Combat Reports, Special Events, Public Affairs, and Entertainment for U.S. Troops. 1932 - 1952. INTERVIEW WITH CAPTAIN EDDIE RICKENBACKER

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David Goldin Collection. 1932 - 1952. Audio Recordings of Radio Broadcasts of Speeches, Interviews, Combat Reports, Special Events, Public Affairs, and Entertainment for U.S. Troops. 1932 - 1952. INTERVIEW WITH CAPTAIN EDDIE RICKENBACKER

1942

Capt. Jack Harris of Bureau of Public Relations, War Department interviews Rickenbacker who describes in detail and with emotion his experiences while afloat on a raft for 21 days in the Pacific Ocean (Oct. 23 - Nov. 24, 1942).

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SNAC Resource ID: 6407377

National Archives at College Park

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Rickenbacker, Eddie, 1890-1973

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Edward Vernon "Eddie" Rickenbacker, also known as "Fast Eddie" or "Rick" (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I and a Medal of Honor recipient. With 26 aerial victories, he was the United States' most successful fighter ace in the war and is considered to have received the most awards for valor by an American during the war. He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation,...