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Donald W. Douglas receives award from President Roosevelt, 1936
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt (seated) presents the Collier Trophy to Donald W. Douglas (center, gray jacket) while a crowd of people stand around them watching. Original caption: "Douglas Gets Collier Trophy. Washington, July 1 -- Aviation's coveted award, The Collier Trophy, was presented today by President Roosevelt to Donald W. Douglas (standing) (Right of President) for aviation achievement in 1935 -- 'the development of the oustanding twin-engined commercial transport airplane.' He is the designer of the well-known Douglas air liner in use on virtually all major airlines, and contributed to the armed forces. Associated Press Photo, 725PED 7/1/36 BLL, NY WX A List (WF out)". Original credit line: Associated Press Photo from New York, 9497.
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