In its campaign to discredit others in the flying art, the Smithsonian has issued scores of these false and misleading statements.
First powered flight
Details
Context
Orville Wright, in a letter to the Smithsonian, continuing his criticism of their historical accounts.
Date / Period
1928
Category
ShockingVerification
Unverifiable
Explanation
Found in 1 providers: gemini
Method
Cross Reference
Sources Checked
1 source
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