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Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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What happened America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 15, 2:59 PM

Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 15, 2:59 PM

Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 15, 2:59 PM

Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 15, 2:59 PM

Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 15, 2:59 PM

Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 15, 2:59 PM

Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 15, 2:59 PM

Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 15, 2:59 PM

Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 15, 2:59 PM

Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 15, 2:59 PM

Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jun 15, 2:59 PM

Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 15, 2:59 PM

Wright Brothers' journey: North Carolina became the launch point for the age of aviation

America 250 | Orville and Wilbur Wright had a big dream that would change the world, and it quite literally took off after multiple attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

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Jun 15, 2:59 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

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Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 12 sources · 1 bucket.