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Women in the Cockpit (3:52)

Dawn Letson befriended a World War II veteran who was a member of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program, and shares her films from WASP training camp.

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  • Women in the Cockpit
    Women in the Cockpit

    Video Clip (3:52)

    Dawn Letson befriended a World War II veteran who was a member of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program, and shares her films from WASP training camp.

    Video Clip (3:52)
  • Wright Brothers are First in Flight
    Wright Brothers are First in Flight

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    Inspired by a childhood toy, Orville and Wilbur go on to design and fly the world's first powered airplane.

    Video Clip (3:06)
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    Wright Brothers

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    The Wright Brothers made the world's first powered flights. Check out their photos and journals and get an inside look at the men behind the legend.

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    Mankind in 2 Minutes

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    Experience the story of Mankind in 2 Minutes.

    Video Clip (2:12)
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    Mankind Decoded Sneak Peek

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    Check out a sneak peek of the upcoming series Mankind Decoded.

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Speeches & Audio (5)

  • Amelia Earhart on Women in Flight
    Amelia Earhart on Women in Flight

    Audio Clip (2:02)

    In a 1935 radio broadcast on "a woman's place in science," Amelia Earhart encourages women to make their mark on the new field of aviation. On June 18, 1928, Earhart became the first woman to successfully fly across the Atlantic Ocean.

    Audio Clip (2:02)
  • Lindbergh Honored for New York-Paris Flight
    Lindbergh Honored for New York-Paris Flight

    Audio Clip (2:20)

    On June 11, 1927, President Calvin Coolidge presented Col. Charles Lindbergh with the first Distinguished Flying Cross medal for his solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. At the presentation ceremony, President Coolidge gives opening remarks before Lindbergh's acceptance speech.

    Audio Clip (2:20)
  • First American Woman in Space
    First American Woman in Space

    Audio Clip (0:50)

    Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space when the shuttle Challenger takes off on June 18, 1983. The historical moment is noted in communication just after liftoff.

    Audio Clip (0:50)
  • First Space Shuttle Launched
    First Space Shuttle Launched

    Audio Clip (3:00)

    On April 12, 1981, NASA launched the world's first reusable manned spacecraft. In the minutes before takeoff, Kennedy Space Center launch control communicates with astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen as they prepare to take Columbia on its first test flight into space and back.

    Audio Clip (3:00)
  • George W. Bush on the Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
    George W. Bush on the Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster

    Audio Clip (3:15)

    On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia was 16 minutes away from touchdown after completing its 28th mission when a damaged heat protection tile caused the shuttle to incinerate, killing all seven crew members. Later that day, President George W. Bush informs the nation about the terrible disaster.

    Audio Clip (3:15)

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