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Centennial commemorations and celebrations, and related educational and cultural programs, through its alliance with "Centennial Partners" who were "planning everything from cross-country tours to air shows and exhibitions, seminars and television specials." It also sponsored a large educational Centennial website.
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was present, and numerous military and civilian aircraft performed. The event was marred by foul weather, and failed attempts to fly a replica of the
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