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Curtiss Airplane, Tests of Curtiss Plane For Army - Secretary of War Dickinson And Gen. Wood, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Curtiss Airplane, Tests of Curtiss Plane For Army - Secretary of War Dickinson And Gen. Wood, 1912
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Curtiss Airplane, Tests of Curtiss Plane For Army - Secretary of War Dickinson And Gen. Wood, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Curtiss Airplane, Tests of Curtiss Plane For Army - Secretary of War Dickinson And Gen. Wood, 1912
Curtiss Airplane, Tests of Curtiss Plane For Army - Secretary of War Dickinson And Gen. Wood, 1912. Early aviation, USA. Attorney, politician and businessman Jacob McGavock Dickinson served as Secretary of War from 1909 to 1911. General Leonard Wood was a soldier, physician, and public official. He served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Military Governor of Cuba, and Governor-General of the Philippines
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This photograph, titled "Tests of Curtiss Plane For Army - Secretary of War Dickinson and Gen. Wood, 1912," captures a pivotal moment in early aviation history in the United States. The image features Secretary of War Jacob McGavock Dickinson (1853-1935) and General Leonard Wood (1860-1927) as they observe the testing of a new Curtiss airplane. Dickinson, an attorney, politician, and businessman, served as Secretary of War from 1909 to 1911. Wood, a soldier, physician, and public official, held various military positions, including Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Military Governor of Cuba, and Governor-General of the Philippines. The black-and-white image, taken by Harris & Ewing, showcases the men in formal attire, with Dickinson wearing a bowler hat and Dickinson and Wood both dressed in suits and ties. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Curtiss airplane, its wings spread wide, ready for takeoff. The men's serious expressions convey their intense focus on the technological advancement before them. This photograph is a significant addition to the Heritage Art Collection, providing a glimpse into the intersection of politics, military, and innovation during the early 1910s in America. The image is part of the Harris & Ewing Collection, which includes over 200,000 glass negatives, providing a rich visual record of the 20th century.
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