To the Wright Brothers alone belong the credit, and the honor, for giving the world the
aero technology which changed the course of history as no other. They have given mankind a great and vital commercial air transportation system, the aerospace industry, and air power for defense. The dedication in adversity serves as an inspiration to all mankind. (These We Honor, 2).
<Tab/>The invention of the airplane was inspired by a German pioneer Litienthal. Litienthal flew gliders and when Wilbur heard of this he was inspired to make the airplane (These We Honor, 2). From owning a bicycle shop with his brother, he and his brother determined to make the first man-flying machine. (These We Honor, 2). In 1896, the newspapers were filled with accounts of flying machines. …