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Revolutionary War Airports (1770s)

July 4, 20194 sources7 key facts

During July 4th Lincoln Memorial speech, Trump claimed Continental Army 'took over the airports“ in the Revolutionary War. Wright Brothers” first flight wasn't until 1903 - over 125 years later.

Key Facts4
  • 01First commercial airport: College Park, Maryland, 1909
  • 02Also confused Revolutionary War (1775-1783) with War of 1812, referencing Fort McHenry (1814)
  • 03Blamed teleprompter malfunction
  • 04#RevolutionaryWarAirports trended worldwide
Sources4
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—News Reports
TIME: President Trump Said Revolutionary War Troops 'Took Over the Airports'→NBC News: Trump blames teleprompter for Revolutionary War 'airports' flub→CNN: Trump blames teleprompter for snafu about 'airports' during Revolutionary War→
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