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Song-bird pauses at Washington airport. Washington, D.C., July 11. Enroute from California, Lawrence Tibbett, song-bird star of 'The Circle,' well known radio program, stepped out of the flag ship of the American Airlines to take a breath of Washington Air before going on to New York. From there he will continue to Wilton, Conn., for a well earned vacation

Song-bird pauses at Washington airport. Washington, D.C., July 11. Enr...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit exiting a plane. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mussolini's son arrives in capital. Washington, D.C., Oct. 9. Victoric Mussolini, son of the Italian Premier, was besieged by autograph seekers as he landed at Washington Airport from New York Today. He is expected to call on President Roosevelt Monday. 10/9/37

Mussolini's son arrives in capital. Washington, D.C., Oct. 9. Victoric...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington Airport, Va.-D.C - Public domain map

Washington Airport, Va.-D.C - Public domain map

"Surveyed in 1937." Relief shown by contours and spot heights. "Topography by Roscoe Reeves." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. 2 copies. Copy 2 is negative photocopy DCP

Mussolini's son arrives in capital. Washington, D.C., Oct. 9. Victoric Mussolini, son of the Italian Premier, was besieged by autograph seekers as he landed at Washington Airport from New York Today. He is expected to call on President Roosevelt Monday. 10937

Mussolini's son arrives in capital. Washington, D.C., Oct. 9. Victoric...

A black and white photo of a group of people, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Ge... More

New Jersey Senator and bride leave for honeymoon. Washington, D.C., Feb. 9. Senator William B. Smathers of New Jersey, with his bride the former Mary James Foley whom he married this morning in Fairfax, Virginia, arriving at Washington Airport to board a plane for Miami where the couple will spend their honeymoon. Left to right: Mrs. William Abbott Coleman of Arlington, Virginia, aunt of the bride and groom, and Benjamin F. Smathers, young son of the Senator who acted as best man for his father, 2/29/38

New Jersey Senator and bride leave for honeymoon. Washington, D.C., Fe...

A group of people standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Apple blossom queen arrives. Washington, D.C., April 21. Adelaide Moffett Brooks, daughter of the former Federal Housing Administrator, and, who is to be crowned Queen Shenandoah at the Winchester, Virginia, Apple Blossom Festival later this month, waves a greeting as she arrives at Washington Airport. While in Washington, Miss Moffett will be presented to President Roosevelt, 4/21/38

Apple blossom queen arrives. Washington, D.C., April 21. Adelaide Moff...

A black and white photo of a woman on an airplane. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National Airmail Week essay winners at Washington Airport

National Airmail Week essay winners at Washington Airport

A group of people standing in front of an airplane, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

Shuttle mail delivery demonstrated. Washington, D.C., May 19. The feasibility of a shuttle airmail service was demonstrated here today as part of National Airmail Week when an autogyro, piloted by John Miller, landed on the city postoffice grounds with a cargo of mail from the branch postoffice at Washington airport. The U.S. Capitol can be seen in the background, 51938

Shuttle mail delivery demonstrated. Washington, D.C., May 19. The feas...

A black and white photo of a helicopter in the air, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

Apple blossom queen arrives. Washington, D.C., April 21. Adelaide Moffett Brooks, daughter of the former Federal Housing Administrator, and, who is to be crowned Queen Shenandoah at the Winchester, Virginia, Apple Blossom Festival later this month, waves a greeting as she arrives at Washington Airport. While in Washington, Miss Moffett will be presented to President Roosevelt, 42138

Apple blossom queen arrives. Washington, D.C., April 21. Adelaide Moff...

A black and white photo of a woman on an airplane, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 195... More

Cakes for sky riders. Washington, D.C., Oct. 4. Air travelers leaving Washington Airport during National Air Travel Week, Oct. 2. 9 are being given a special treat. Cakes baked from their favorite recipes are being put aboard each plane by chefs of the leading hotels in the Capitol. Marjorie McKinnon, Eastern Airline hostess, is pictured receiving the delicacies from (left to right) Theophile Homberger, Hotel Hamilton; Eddie Weber, Shoreham; Joseph Cattaneo, Washington; Fritz Meissner, Hay-Adams; Abraham Grob, Wardman Park; Joseph Tucci, Raleigh; Jacques Haerringer, Shoreham; Otto Merz, Willard, 10/4/38

Cakes for sky riders. Washington, D.C., Oct. 4. Air travelers leaving ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 1910s-1920s, early 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Song-bird pauses at Washington airport. Washington, D.C., July 11. Enroute from California, Lawrence Tibbett, song-bird star of 'The Circle,' well known radio program, stepped out of the flag ship of the American Airlines to take a breath of Washington Air before going on to New York. From there he will continue to Wilton, Conn., for a well earned vacation

Song-bird pauses at Washington airport. Washington, D.C., July 11. Enr...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit exiting a plane, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing,... More

Women aircraft workers. Perched high on a ladder behind the ticket counter at the Washington National Airport, twenty-two-year-old Kay Dowd makes entries on the flight information board. Graduate of an Eastern college, Kay served her airport apprenticeship at New York's La Guardia Airfield. As Supervisor of Reservations at the Washington airport, she's one of the nation's many women who are taking over strategic jobs formerly held by men

Women aircraft workers. Perched high on a ladder behind the ticket cou...

Public domain photograph of Virginia, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Women aircraft workers. Perched high on a ladder behind the ticket counter at the Washington National Airport, twenty-two-year-old Kay Dowd makes entries on the flight information board. Graduate of an Eastern college, Kay served her airport apprenticeship at New York's La Guardia Airfield. As Supervisor of Reservations at the Washington airport, she's one of the nation's many women who are taking over strategic jobs formerly held by men

Women aircraft workers. Perched high on a ladder behind the ticket cou...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More