1922 Airship Roma Disaster

Nancy Sheppard talked about the crash of the airship Roma in 1922. It was the deadliest disaster of U.S. hydrogen airship in American histor… read more

Nancy Sheppard talked about the crash of the airship Roma in 1922. It was the deadliest disaster of U.S. hydrogen airship in American history. She introduced the ill-fated crew of the airship and explained the technological innovations of the Italian built craft. Sheppard also spoke about the Roma’s legacy and how the disaster resulted in higher safety standards for lighter-than-air ships. close

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1922 Airship Roma Disaster

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Program ID:
423739-2
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Richmond, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 26, 2017 | 6:59am EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Mar 11, 2017 | 3:06pm EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Feb 26, 2017 | 6:59am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 05, 2017 | 9:05pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 06, 2017 | 12:55am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 11, 2017 | 3:06pm EST | C-SPAN 3
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