Chief Executives in the Cockpit—When Presidents Take to the Skies

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History Unplugged

Society & Culture, History

4.2 • 3.7K Ratings

🗓️ 11 July 2019

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

In this episode we look at all U.S. presidents who served as fighter pilots or in any sort of military combat role. We also look at the first president to fly (it was in a rinky-dink Wright Bros. flyer), the development of Air Force One, and the theory that aviators make better leaders.

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0:00.0	They might have been your best mates since you were babies.
0:03.2	They might be the only one that knows about that thing you did.
0:06.8	They might be your boo.
0:07.8	Your uncle.
0:08.5	Your machacho.
0:09.5	But you've just got six deliciously crisp chicken McNuggets.
0:13.0	So you have to ask yourself, are they not nugget worthy?
0:17.9	Served after 11am, subject to availability.
0:20.0	What was it like to watch the Twin Tower's collapse on 9-11?
0:23.8	How about to be sent to Auschwitz during the Holocaust?
0:26.8	Our past is a collection of stories that bring us to where we are and shape our perspectives.
0:31.3	Hi, I'm Josh Cohen, host of the Eyewitness History podcast.
0:34.9	On my show, I interview guests who watch the events that shaped our world.
0:38.8	From heartbreaking war stories to hilarious memories from the SNL writers room,
0:43.0	no recollection is off limits.
0:45.2	To start listening now for free, go to pathnanpodcast.com or search Eyewitness History on the podcast
0:51.2	player of your choice.
0:53.0	Welcome to the History Unplugged Podcast.
0:58.9	The unscripted show that celebrates unsung heroes,
1:02.4	myth busts historical lies, and rediscoveres the forgotten stories that changed our world.
1:09.1	I'm your host, Scott Rank.
1:14.5	Hey everyone, welcome to today's episode.
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