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Boeing B-47
The Stratojet: The Jet That Launched the Jet Age In the lineage of legendary aircraft bearing the number 47, few have had as profound an impact on military aviation—and the modern world—as the B-47 Stratojet. Introduced in the late 1940s, the B-47 was not just a bomber. It was a revolution. Developed by Boeing and…
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P-47 Thunderbolt
Before the drones, the stealth bombers, and the futuristic F-47 concepts, there was the P-47 Thunderbolt—a powerhouse of World War II and one of the most important combat aircraft in American history. It was the original “47” in U.S. aviation
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Boeing CH-47
The number 47 carries weight in the world of military aviation—not just in fiction or futuristic fighter programs, but in the long-standing, battlefield-proven legacy of one of the most iconic helicopters ever built: the CH-47 Chinook.
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Douglas C-47
Among the most legendary aircraft in aviation history stands the Douglas C-47 Skytrain—a military transport plane that played a pivotal role in World War II and beyond. Known for its rugged reliability and unmatched versatility, the C-47 was more than just a workhorse; it was a lifeline for soldiers, supplies, and strategy. And in a…
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Boeing 247
Long before the Boeing 747 conquered the skies with its wide-body majesty, another aircraft quietly revolutionized the world of aviation—the Boeing 247.
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Boeing 747
On February 9, 1969, while my father was celebrating his 20th birthday, an aviation icon was born—the Boeing 747 took to the skies for the very first time. It was a moment that would unknowingly become a thread woven into the fabric of his life—and mine.
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The Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, is one of the most revered and enduring speeches in American history. It begins with the solemn and poetic phrase, “Four score and seven years ago,”
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John Adams
John Adams, born on October 30, 1735, was more than just a Founding Father—he was a pillar of principle, a fierce advocate for independence, and a man whose convictions shaped the very soul of America.
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Thomas Paine
A Spark of Revolution: The Power of 47 Pages On January 10, 1776, a voice rose above the noise of uncertainty and fear—a voice of clarity, conviction, and undeniable purpose. That voice belonged to Thomas Paine, and it came in the form of a 47-page pamphlet titled Common Sense. These 47 pages didn’t just inform—they…
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IN GOD WE TRUST
On July 30, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the law P. L. 84-140, which made “In God We Trust” the nation’s official motto. The motto had appeared on coins since the Civil War era, but now it would also be printed on paper currency.
