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Langley and Wrights feats shape an era of invention
The article traces Langley’s failed flying machine and the Wright brothers’ later triumph, noting public ridicule of earlier pioneers and predicting a future era of revolutionized mechanics and war tech. It discusses Garabed’s energy device and the broader push for aviation and munitions, including embargo debates and German aims.
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Buywuel
Pierpont Laneley
Langley
Ibn Wrisht
T Brothers
Ulam
Wright
Piguettens
Armen- Towid
Guragoesinn
United States
Garabed
Simon Fred
Boston
Wilf