U.S. only country in position to safely use dirigibles. Eckener. Washington, D.C., May 26. Dr. Classic, Vintage Print
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- Historic Framed Print, U.S. only country in position to safely use dirigibles. Eckener. Washington, D.C., May 26. Dr., 17-7/8" x 21-7/8", Image: 16" x 20"
Beautiful historic reproduction print from the Library of Congress collections.
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Step back in time with this striking reproduction of U.S. only country in position to safely use dirigibles. Eckener. Washington, D.C., May 26. Dr. Classic. Sourced from the United States Library of Congress.
Library of Congress record: Created 1937 May 26 Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris & Ewing Collection is available at U.S. only country in position to safely use dirigibles. Eckener. Washington, D.C., May 26. Dr. Hugo Eckner, Germany's dirigible expert told the Senate Military Affairs Committee today that in his opinion the United States is the only country that could safely use dirigibles for war purposes. With the advantage of having the only large supply of Helium to make the ships safe." Eckener added "that the Zeppelins could easily be used for scouting purposes in view of the country's geographic position with open coast and wide oceans.
Available framed in a classic black wood frame ready to hang, or unframed for custom display. An elegant choice for any living room, study, or professional office. Makes a thoughtful and distinctive gift. Free