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50 Years: Opening Day

AirSpace by National Air and Space Museum

Jun 25, 202627:18Government & Organizations

On July 1, 1976, the National Air and Space Museum opened its doors to the public. It was an unforgettable debut for an iconic building, complete with a flyover from the Air Force’s Thunderbirds, speeches from President...

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50 Years: Opening Day is an episode from AirSpace by National Air and Space Museum. On July 1, 1976, the National Air and Space Museum opened its doors to the public. It was an unforgettable debut for an iconic building, complete with a fly...

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Published Jun 25, 2026, 27:18 long, audio available.

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