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- Presidential Airplane, the "Sacred Cow," circa 1945 - This Douglas VC-54C, nicknamed <em>Sacred Cow</em>, was the first aircraft constructed specifically for presidential use. It was designed for Franklin Delano Roosevelt with a conference room and wheelchair lift. Roosevelt - the first United States President to fly while in office - only used this airplane once, for the February 1945 Yalta Conference. <em>Sacred Cow</em> also carried President Harry S. Truman.
- circa 1945
- Collections - Artifact
Presidential Airplane, the "Sacred Cow," circa 1945
This Douglas VC-54C, nicknamed Sacred Cow, was the first aircraft constructed specifically for presidential use. It was designed for Franklin Delano Roosevelt with a conference room and wheelchair lift. Roosevelt - the first United States President to fly while in office - only used this airplane once, for the February 1945 Yalta Conference. Sacred Cow also carried President Harry S. Truman.
- Two Views of "Sacred Cow" Airplane Model, circa 1950 - These images show a model of <em>Sacred Cow</em>, the first aircraft constructed specifically for presidential use. The Douglas VC-54C, was designed for Franklin Delano Roosevelt with a wheelchair lift, picture window, and conference room. Roosevelt - the first United States President to fly while in office - only used this airplane once. <em>Sacred Cow</em> also carried President Harry S. Truman.
- circa 1950
- Collections - Artifact
Two Views of "Sacred Cow" Airplane Model, circa 1950
These images show a model of Sacred Cow, the first aircraft constructed specifically for presidential use. The Douglas VC-54C, was designed for Franklin Delano Roosevelt with a wheelchair lift, picture window, and conference room. Roosevelt - the first United States President to fly while in office - only used this airplane once. Sacred Cow also carried President Harry S. Truman.