Lincoln's Air Force: Defying Gravity in the 19th Century
Update: 2025-09-02
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Part 1 of All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #078
The first American balloon flight took place from Philadelphia, as did the great balloon riot of 1819. Thaddeus Lowe, who has relatives at Laurel Hill East, was the man who introduced the balloon to American warfare when he helped guide Union troops from 500 feet above the earth during the Battle of Fair Oaks. Until replaced by spy planes in the 20th century, balloons were one of the best surveillance tools in warfare.
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