National Postal Museum
Photograph of Pres. Wilson at first regularly scheduled airmail service ceremony
Albert S. Burleson, American, 1863 - 1937 · May 15, 1918
Several Washington political officials were present at the Washington, DC, polo grounds on May 15, 1918 to watch the takeoff of the first regularly scheduled airmail service. Washington, DC postmaster Merritt O. Chance is shown holding the mailbag. To his right is Postmaster General Albert Burleson. Facing them are President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.
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