In December 1903, after a series of failed attempts, the Wright brothers were
finally successful in getting their "flying machine" off the ground. Thrilled by
the feat, they sent this telegraph to their sister: "We have actually flown 120
feet. Will be home for Christmas."
Katherine hurried to the editor of the local newspaper and showed him the
telegram. He read it and said, "How nice. So the boys will be coming home for
Christmas." His myopia toward their project caused him to miss the big story he
could have broken to the world: Man has flown!
Rubel Shelly The FAX of Life
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