Milestones in manned flight : collection of 6 medals, ca. 1969.

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Milestones in manned flight : collection of 6 medals, ca. 1969.

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The medals commemorate Charles Lindbergh (first transatlantic solo, 1927), Amelia Earhart (first transatlantic nonstop by aviatrix, 1932), Leonardo Da Vinci (concept of manned flight, 1490), Stephan and Joseph Montgolfier (first ascent of man, 1783), Wilbur and Orville Wright (first powered flight, 1903), and Armstrong, Aldrin, & Collins (the first moon landing, 1969).

.25 linear ft. (Framed in double-sided matting; 1/2 manuscript box)

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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