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Wright Flights - Jean Jules Jusserand, Ambassador from France, 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Wright Flights - Jean Jules Jusserand, Ambassador from France, 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Wright Flights - Jean Jules Jusserand, Ambassador from France, 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Wright Flights - Jean Jules Jusserand, Ambassador from France, 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Wright Flights - Jean Jules Jusserand, Ambassador from France, 1909. [The Wright brothers conducted test flights at Fort Myer after the U.S. War Department offered them a $25, 000 contract if their Flyer reached a speed of 40 miles per hour]
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This photograph, titled "Wright Flights - Jean Jules Jusserand, Ambassador from France, 1909," is a testament to the intersection of diplomacy and innovation during an era of remarkable technological advancements. The image, created by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, captures a pivotal moment in aviation history as French Ambassador Jean Jules Jusserand (1862-1911) witnesses the Wright brothers' groundbreaking test flights at Fort Myer, Virginia. In 1909, the U.S. War Department extended a $25,000 contract to the Wright brothers if they could reach a speed of 40 miles per hour with their Flyer. Orville Wright (1871-1948) is seen here adjusting the controls of the aircraft, while Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) stands nearby. The ambassador, dressed in formal attire, gazes intently at the scene, his expression a blend of fascination and anticipation. The photograph's black-and-white composition adds to its timeless allure, with the stark contrast between the crisp white uniforms of the Wright brothers and the dark, textured landscape serving to highlight the dynamic tension of the moment. The presence of an automobile in the background underscores the burgeoning importance of road transport and the broader context of the early 20th century's technological revolution. This evocative image, part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, stands as a testament to the enduring power of human curiosity and ingenuity, as well as the diplomatic connections that transcended borders and united nations in the pursuit of progress.
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