Ike's Plane: America's Lost Air Force One

Wow, this was such a neat part of our history. I wonder if there's an update on the progress. Thanks Jim, this really was so neat to watch, a little sad too. I miss so many things about when I was a child and how my "poor" family felt so good about our government, so proud of our presidents, loved our first ladies.
 
Ike was the first President in which I participated in an election. I was just too young to vote (voting age then was 21 I was 17) but I combed our neighborhood for people who would let me put a "we love Ike" sign in their yard. I started my voting days as a Republican largely due to my respect for Ike (brought on by his service in WW2). I am now a Democrat because the Republican party has so changed over the years. I hope they are able to get Ike's plane back in tiptop shape.
 
Thanks Ken! That was interesting! It seems that the Columbine I had been Dwight D. Eisenhower’s personal transport when he was in the army.

[h=2]Interesting Facts
[/h] The name Columbine comes from the Latin word columba, meaning dove-like.

  • The name Aquilegia came from the Latin word for eagle, perhaps because the petals look like eagle talons
  • Columbine is the state flower of Colorado
  • Columbine flowers represent seduction and anxious excitement
  • the flowers are edible; they have a sweet taste
  • Native Americans used this plant for medicinal purposes, including relieving heart problems and fevers
 
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