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FDR Laying the Cornerstone of Washington National Airport

FDR Laying the Cornerstone of Washington National Airport

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RG 13: Samuel Milner National Airport Research Papers ; RG 13: Samuel Milner National Airport Research Papers » Series 6: Photographs » File 3: National Airport*

13-06-03-5079
September 26 1940
  • Roosevelt, Franklin D., 1882-1945
  • Jones, Jesse H., 1874-1956
  • McShain, John, 1896-1989
  • Watson, Edwin M., 1883-1945
  • Center for Local History, Arlington Public Library
President Franklin D. Roosevelt setting the cornerstone of Washington National Airport. He's seen holding a brick trowel. Also pictured are, left to right, Secretary of Commerce Jesse Jones, John McShain, the builder of the airport, and Brigadier General Edwin M. Watson.
1 photograph : b&w print ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Airports
  • Jones, Jesse H. (Jesse Holman), 1874-1956
  • McShain, John, 1898-1989
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
  • Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
  • Washington National Airport
  • Watson, Edwin M. (Edwin Martin), 1883-1945
  • Arlington County (Va.)
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