Box 1
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Governor Judson Harmon displaying the State of Ohio Medal to the assembly. Wilbur, Orville, and Milton Wright seated on stage. The human flag is in the background., 1909 June
Item — Box: 1, Item: 29
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection visually documents the two-day Homecoming Celebration which was a salute to the Wrights' accomplishments in aviation. The Wrights had just returned from successful exhibition flights in France, Germany, and Italy where they received accolades from heads of states and gained fame throughout Europe. The event included receptions, parades, concerts, and firework displays all in honor of Dayton's hometown heroes. Daytonians were even given the opportunity to shake hands with...
Dates:
1909 June
