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Identifier
20027518
Description
Cyrus Rowlett "C. R." Smith (September 9, 1899 – April 4, 1990) was the CEO of American Airlines from 1934 to 1968 and from 1973 to 1974. He was also the wartime deputy commander of the Air Transport Command, and United States Secretary of Commerce for a brief period under President Lyndon B. Johnson. He is regarded as one of the titans of United States airline history. Major General Smith is standing with his hands behind his back in a military uniform .
Archival Date
1946-02-14
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-392
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Smith, Cyrus Rowlett (Major General); United States Secretary of Commerce; Military uniforms; Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Names
American Airlines
Subjects
Smith, Cyrus Rowlett (Major General); United States Secretary of Commerce; Military uniforms; Chief Executive Officer (CEO)