CSPAN3 Life Of Eddie Rickenbacker June 15, 2014
Was a wellknown racecar driver before he earned a medal of honor as an ace in world war i. After the war, he was ceo of eastern airlines, owned Indianapolis Motor Speedway for nearly 15 years, and was a motor car manufacturer. He also barely survived two airplane crashes. The National Archives in kansas city hosted this hourlong event on the life of Eddie Rickenbacker. Tonight it is my pleasure to introduce john ross, the author of the epic story of the conquest of americas first frontier. Winne...
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