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Photograph of Pres. Wilson at first regularly scheduled airmail service ceremony

Description:

Several Washington political officials were present at the Washington, DC, polo grounds on May 15, 1918 to watch the takeoff of the first regularly scheduled airmail service. Washington, DC postmaster Merritt O. Chance is shown holding the mailbag. To his right is Postmaster General Albert Burleson. Facing them are President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.

National Postal Museum, Benjamin Lipsner Collection

Photographer: Unknown

Date:
May 15, 1918
Medium:
paper; photo-emulsion
Museum ID:
A.2008-18
Place:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Place:
District of Columbia
Credits:
National Postal Museum, Benjamin Lipsner Collection
Photographer: Unknown
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