| 1946 |
Public
Law 722, signed by President Harry S. Truman, establishes
the National Air Museum as a bureau of the Smithsonian
Institution. |
| 1948 |
The
Wright 1903 Flyer is added to the National
Air Museum collection. The aircraft goes on display in
the Smithsonian's Arts & Industries building. |
| 1958 |
Congress
authorizes construction of the new Air Museum building,
and President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs Public Law
85-935 approving planning for the new museum. Later,
Philip S. Hopkins is appointed director of the National
Air Museum.
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| 1966 |
Public
Law 89-509, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, amends
the
original Air Museum legislation to include the field
of space flight.
1971-1975...
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