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Atlantic Evening News in Atlantic, Iowa

24 Sep 1908

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Atlantic Evening News

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Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1908

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Zeppelin Airship Legend Linked to Civil War Scout

A long profile traces Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin from Civil War service with the Mississippi Army to his aviation breakthroughs. It notes his American fame, Grand Army of the Republic tie, and daring Fredericksburg escape tale as veterans recall his daring cavalry days and the spark that birthed the airship.

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Zeppelin Army of the Mississippi Germany United States Mississippi Carl Schurz Teuton Grand Army of the Republic Fredericksburg Count Zep Lieut Peppelin Gen. Schurz Rhine Count Zeppelin
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Airship Race and Pioneers Rally Global Aeronautics

A panorama of early airship and airplane progress features Count Zeppelin and his giant 445 foot dirigible, Capt Baldwin and the tiny aeronaut, the Wrights, Farman and Wellman, plus national bids and a US contract. It notes speeds, capacities, and the push toward practical military and commercial air travel amid a worldwide race for air superiority.

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Germany Count Zeppelin Zeppelin Santos-Dumont America Herman Farman United States Wright Brothers France Capt. Baldwin Arrow Fame Walter Wellman North Pole Baldwin Capt Congress Aeronauts
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