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NACA to NASA 100 years

Discussion in 'Living History' started by Biak, Mar 4, 2015.

  1. Biak

    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    We've come a long way. Just think what the next 100 years could bring.
    And for some reason I really like the picture on the front page.


    In 1912, the United States was starting to voice concerns about Europe’s lead in aviation. President William Taft had tried to form an Aerodynamical Laboratory Commission, but failed to get it approved by Congress. By 1915, European militaries had 400-800 planes, while the United States military had less than 20 aircraft. World War I was already raging throughout Europe, but the USA was not yet involved.
    Smithsonian Secretary Charles D. Walcott took up the cause and was able to get new legislation passed hidden deep within the 1915 Naval Appropriation bill with the help of Senator Benjamin Tillman and Representative Ernest Roberts, and endorsement of the then Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt, creating the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA).

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    http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/space-flight-history/space-flight-heritage-nasa-celebrates-100-years-naca-symposium/
     

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