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Object ID |
XX-0643.002a-b |
Object Name |
Letter |
Description |
From: E.V. Rickenbacker, President & General Manager, Eastern Air Lines, Inc., To: Mr. Edwin A. Bemis, Dated: November 23, 1945; a) letter; b) corresponding envelope; regarding invitation by Bemis to attend the Annual Convention of the Colorado Press Association (Rickenbacker declined). Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient. He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation, particularly as the longtime head of Eastern Air Lines. |
Date |
1945 |
Caption |
Letter, Eddie Rickenbacker to Edwin Bemis, 1945 |