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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)

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    Names

    American Airlines

    Subjects

    Smith, Cyrus Rowlett (Major General); United States Secretary of Commerce; Military uniforms; Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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