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Wright Flights - Spectators: George Von L. Meyer, Robert Bacon, Henry Cabot Lodge, 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Wright Flights - Spectators: George Von L. Meyer, Robert Bacon, Henry Cabot Lodge, 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Wright Flights - Spectators: George Von L. Meyer, Robert Bacon, Henry Cabot Lodge, 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Wright Flights - Spectators: George Von L. Meyer, Robert Bacon, Henry Cabot Lodge, 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Wright Flights - Spectators: George Von L. Meyer, Robert Bacon, Henry Cabot Lodge, 1909. [George von Lengerke Meyer, Secretary of Navy, 1909-1913; Robert Bacon, Secretary of State, 1909; Ambassador To France, 1909-1912; Henry Cabot Lodge, Rep. From Massachusetts, 1887-1893; Senator, 1893-1924. 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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Wright Flights - Spectators - George Von L. Meyer, Robert Bacon, Henry Cabot Lodge, 1909
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is a historic photograph capturing a significant moment in aviation history. Taken by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, the image features three prominent American figures watching the Wright brothers' test flights at Fort Myer, Virginia. From left to right, the distinguished gentlemen are identified as George von Lengerke Meyer, Secretary of the Navy from 1909 to 1913; Robert Bacon, who served as Secretary of State in 1909 and later became Ambassador to France from 1909 to 1912; and Henry Cabot Lodge, a Representative from Massachusetts from 1887 to 1893 and Senator from 1893 to 1924. The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were conducting 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. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the development of aviation technology in the United States, with these influential men bearing witness to the progress. The image is part of the Harris & Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, showcasing the full-length portraits of these political figures in formal attire, standing attentively as they observe the groundbreaking event. The image, reminiscent of the early 1900s, offers a glimpse into the past, highlighting the intersection of politics and innovation during a transformative era in American history.
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