Theodore Roosevelt became the first president to take to the air in 1910, after he completed his time in office. He was offered a ride while examining an early Wright Flyer in St. Louis, Missouri. Although he had originally not intended to fly, he couldn’t resist the opportunity. The incident was documented in the above silent film. The first presidential flight while in office wouldn’t occur for several more decades.
previous article
Photographs of the USS Camanche
next article
Ernest Shackleton – The Boat Journey
You Might Also Enjoy
79 Minutes: The Breach of the Capitol on January 6th Video
January 2, 2024
Cyrus McCormick: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
June 8, 2021