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- North Central Officials Signing Over the 1939 Douglas DC-3 Flight Log to Donald Shelley, May 28, 1975 - North Central Airlines donated a DC-3 airplane to The Henry Ford in 1975. Built in 1939, the plane flew passengers for Eastern Airlines in its first 13 years. North Central then purchased it and used the plane in passenger service until 1965, when North Central converted it into a VIP aircraft. All told, the airplane logged nearly 85,000 flight hours.
- May 28, 1975
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North Central Officials Signing Over the 1939 Douglas DC-3 Flight Log to Donald Shelley, May 28, 1975
North Central Airlines donated a DC-3 airplane to The Henry Ford in 1975. Built in 1939, the plane flew passengers for Eastern Airlines in its first 13 years. North Central then purchased it and used the plane in passenger service until 1965, when North Central converted it into a VIP aircraft. All told, the airplane logged nearly 85,000 flight hours.
- Airline Officials with Donald Shelley, Presenting the 1939 Douglas DC-3 to Henry Ford Museum, May 28, 1975 - North Central Airlines donated a DC-3 airplane to The Henry Ford in 1975. Built in 1939, the plane flew passengers for Eastern Airlines in its first 13 years. North Central then purchased it and used the plane in passenger service until 1965, when North Central converted it into a VIP aircraft. All told, the airplane logged nearly 85,000 flight hours.
- May 28, 1975
- Collections - Artifact
Airline Officials with Donald Shelley, Presenting the 1939 Douglas DC-3 to Henry Ford Museum, May 28, 1975
North Central Airlines donated a DC-3 airplane to The Henry Ford in 1975. Built in 1939, the plane flew passengers for Eastern Airlines in its first 13 years. North Central then purchased it and used the plane in passenger service until 1965, when North Central converted it into a VIP aircraft. All told, the airplane logged nearly 85,000 flight hours.
- Plaque Commemorating the Record Number of Hours Flown by the Douglas DC-3 - The Douglas DC-3 is one of history's most significant aircraft, with important achievements in civil and military applications. DC-3 N21728, operated by Eastern Airlines and North Central Airlines from 1939 to 1975, is a special example. The airplane logged 84,875 flight hours before being retired to The Henry Ford. It was a record for a commercial aircraft at that time.
- March 10, 1966
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Plaque Commemorating the Record Number of Hours Flown by the Douglas DC-3
The Douglas DC-3 is one of history's most significant aircraft, with important achievements in civil and military applications. DC-3 N21728, operated by Eastern Airlines and North Central Airlines from 1939 to 1975, is a special example. The airplane logged 84,875 flight hours before being retired to The Henry Ford. It was a record for a commercial aircraft at that time.
- North Central Officials Signing Over the 1939 Douglas DC-3 Flight Log to Donald Shelley, May 28, 1975 - North Central Airlines donated a DC-3 airplane to The Henry Ford in 1975. Built in 1939, the plane flew passengers for Eastern Airlines in its first 13 years. North Central then purchased it and used the plane in passenger service until 1965, when North Central converted it into a VIP aircraft. All told, the airplane logged nearly 85,000 flight hours.
- May 28, 1975
- Collections - Artifact
North Central Officials Signing Over the 1939 Douglas DC-3 Flight Log to Donald Shelley, May 28, 1975
North Central Airlines donated a DC-3 airplane to The Henry Ford in 1975. Built in 1939, the plane flew passengers for Eastern Airlines in its first 13 years. North Central then purchased it and used the plane in passenger service until 1965, when North Central converted it into a VIP aircraft. All told, the airplane logged nearly 85,000 flight hours.
- Hallmark "Hallmark Archives Series: Donald's Surprising Gift" Christmas Ornament, 1997 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1997
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Hallmark "Hallmark Archives Series: Donald's Surprising Gift" Christmas Ornament, 1997
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Donald Trump Campaign Button, 2016 - Donald Trump became the Republican party's presidential nominee in 2016. His views, combative approach, and "politically incorrect" persona resonated with Americans who felt disconnected from traditional politics. Trump connected with this voting base through boisterous rallies and social media. Many doubted his chances. Trump, however, went on to defeat Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th U.S. President.
- 2016
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Donald Trump Campaign Button, 2016
Donald Trump became the Republican party's presidential nominee in 2016. His views, combative approach, and "politically incorrect" persona resonated with Americans who felt disconnected from traditional politics. Trump connected with this voting base through boisterous rallies and social media. Many doubted his chances. Trump, however, went on to defeat Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th U.S. President.
- Donald A. Shelley, 1954 - Donald A. Shelley earned advanced degrees in art history from Harvard and New York University. He became fine arts curator at the Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- in 1952, and two years later he was appointed executive director. Shelley's academic training and outlook helped professionalize the organization. He led the Edison Institute until 1976.
- 1954
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Donald A. Shelley, 1954
Donald A. Shelley earned advanced degrees in art history from Harvard and New York University. He became fine arts curator at the Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- in 1952, and two years later he was appointed executive director. Shelley's academic training and outlook helped professionalize the organization. He led the Edison Institute until 1976.
- Donald Trump Koozie, 2020 - Every election cycle, The Henry Ford collects objects that represent the candidates, the central issues debated, and any major events. Traditionally, this has meant collecting things like lawn signs, buttons, and bumper stickers. In recent years it has also included t-shirts, flags, and objects that incorporate online culture. This collecting encompasses a wide range of viewpoints.
- 2020
- Collections - Artifact
Donald Trump Koozie, 2020
Every election cycle, The Henry Ford collects objects that represent the candidates, the central issues debated, and any major events. Traditionally, this has meant collecting things like lawn signs, buttons, and bumper stickers. In recent years it has also included t-shirts, flags, and objects that incorporate online culture. This collecting encompasses a wide range of viewpoints.
- Donald Trump Campaign Bumper Sticker, 2016 - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump used the slogan "Make American Great Again" in his 2016 campaign. The straightforward message resonated with voters who believed the country was in economic, social, and political decline and wanted to return the country to a perceived former greatness. Trump's campaign organization plastered the popular phrase on a variety of material on its way to an electoral victory.
- 2016
- Collections - Artifact
Donald Trump Campaign Bumper Sticker, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump used the slogan "Make American Great Again" in his 2016 campaign. The straightforward message resonated with voters who believed the country was in economic, social, and political decline and wanted to return the country to a perceived former greatness. Trump's campaign organization plastered the popular phrase on a variety of material on its way to an electoral victory.
- Donald Trump Campaign Bumper Sticker, 2016 - Every election cycle, The Henry Ford collects objects that represent the candidates, the central issues debated, and any major events. Traditionally, this has meant collecting things like lawn signs, buttons, and bumper stickers. In recent years it has also included t-shirts, flags, and objects that incorporate online culture. This collecting encompasses a wide range of viewpoints.
- 2016
- Collections - Artifact
Donald Trump Campaign Bumper Sticker, 2016
Every election cycle, The Henry Ford collects objects that represent the candidates, the central issues debated, and any major events. Traditionally, this has meant collecting things like lawn signs, buttons, and bumper stickers. In recent years it has also included t-shirts, flags, and objects that incorporate online culture. This collecting encompasses a wide range of viewpoints.