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Bessie Coleman. William Powell. Willa Brown. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. While these names may not be familiar to many Americans, they are African American pioneers in aviation history. Class members have an opportunity to research the contributions of and challenges faced by these and other aviators memorialized in the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
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- Include in a study of the contributions of African Americans during Black History Month or on a study of the history of aviation
Classroom Considerations
- Although the guide is designed to prepare for a tour of the "Black Wings: The American Black in Aviation" exhibition at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, such a visit is not required to complete most of the activities
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- The 50-page packet includes background information about the exhibit, activities, images, and biographies of early African American aviators
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