Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3118, offered by the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Hayes), designates the building located at 800 Independence Avenue, Southeast as the ``Orville Wright Federal Building,'' and the building located at 600 Independence Avenue, Southeast as the ``Wilbur Wright Federal building.'' Recognized as the fathers of aviation, Orville and Wilbur Wright were raised in Dayton, Ohio, the sons of Bishop Milton Wright and Susan Catherine Wright. The two brothers were raised in a home where education was important and creativeness was encouraged. At an early age, the boys showed an aptitude for mechanics, a skill that was useful in their early career making and selling bicycles. In 1901, the boys built their first aircraft. Not much more than a glider and flown like a big kite, this initial step was critical in determining the aerodynamics of flight. The brothers tried various designs in their quest for flight and 2 years later, on December 17, 1903, they flew the world's first powered airplane. Planes are still using the aeronautics developed by the Wright brothers. Their design of the propeller and wing are still the basic shapes we use today. They truly are the fathers of modern aviation.”