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This oft-overlooked marker memorializes the first air mail flight, which departed from this field May 15, 1918. Piloted by Lt. George Boyle, the Curtiss Jenny biplane roared aloft in front of a crowd that included President Woodrow Wilson.
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View all on Google →Just to prove I was there. Will be better when they’re done w all the construction in the area.
Title: A Historic Tribute in the Heart of D.C. Review: Visiting the First US Air Mail Marker in Washington D.C. was like stepping back into a pivotal historical moment. Nestled along Ohio Drive, this marker is modest yet momentous, perfectly capturing the essence of early aviation adventure. It commemorates the daring inception of the first continuously operated air mail route, connecting Washington, D.C., with Philadelphia and New York. Standing by the marker, you can almost picture the historic flights that reshaped postal services. Adding a twist to the tale, the inaugural flight, piloted by Lt. George Boyle, famously got lost and crash-landed in Maryland. Despite this mishap, the mail was delivered by truck the next day, marking an unforgettable chapter in the annals of postal history. As I stood there about ten days ago, I truly felt the weight and wonder of this historical achievement. For anyone fascinated by the trials and triumphs of American history, this marker is an essential visit.
Very nice marker!
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Nice meeting place available to a bus line
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