“[O]ur friends at Paris,” George Washington wrote, “in a little time, will come flying thro’ the air, instead of ploughing the Ocean to get to America.”
It is no surprise to me that George Washington began the tradition of forward thinking. Ever since, it has been a hallmark of the best Presidents. The crew of the Double Eagle 2 were well aware of the risks involved, but followed the American tradition of exploration of the unknown.
Mostly unguided balloon flight is obviously very difficult but thanks to the Double Eagle 2, a longtime prediction by George Washington came true. Not by the French but by persevering Americans.
It is no surprise to me that George Washington began the tradition of forward thinking. Ever since, it has been a hallmark of the best Presidents. The crew of the Double Eagle 2 were well aware of the risks involved, but followed the American tradition of exploration of the unknown.
An amazing feat by three very courageous men!
Mostly unguided balloon flight is obviously very difficult but thanks to the Double Eagle 2, a longtime prediction by George Washington came true. Not by the French but by persevering Americans.
Thank you Tara. Can't wait until tomorrow.
I love this! ❤️
I do remember this flight!!!
I didn’t know about all of the intricacies of the flight that made it a success and were covered in this story!!
Thank you Tara!!
Time flies, Betsy Tara Ross!
Quite an accomplishment!
Albuquerque is my hometown. The balloonist were also from Albuquerque and for us it was huge news.
Thank you, Tara.
Thanks again for your work
Great story
Wow! Amazing dedication to achieve a goal & the willingness to take great risk. The American Spirit shown once again 🇺🇸😊
Time flies, Betsy Tara Ross!