Draft:Charles Frederick Page: American air flight innovator
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Comment: Lots of other sources - clearly notable: https://www.crt.state.la.us/news?NewsID=769, https://www.fox8live.com/2020/08/25/heart-louisiana-charles-pages-airship/, https://www.theadvocate.com/curious_louisiana/black-pineville-inventors-airship-predated-wright-brothers/article_9cd8ff3a-3ee4-11ef-9c38-07b3fc92053d.html, https://www.aol.com/born-slave-pineville-man-built-100213806.html?guccounter=1, https://eu.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2024/02/27/pineville-man-born-a-slave-built-an-airship-in-1890s/72708263007/, https://lincolnparishjournal.com/2024/07/09/pioneer-skies-opens-at-new-orleans-airport/ KylieTastic (talk) 12:44, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: completely non neutral. This is written like a news article not an encyclopedic one KylieTastic (talk) 12:01, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
Charles Frederick Page (1864 - November 18, 1937) designed and built an airship.[1] He was the first person in the United States to get a patent for an aircraft.[2]
Page was born enslaved enslaved in 1864,[3] and taught himself to read and write.[2]
Page ventured into the realm of aviation, being grated his patent for an airship April 10, 1906[4][5] just beating the Wright Brothers patent that was granted May 22, 1906.[6]
A Historical marker in his honor has been unveiled in Pineville, the city where Page lived and made his invention. This landmark is a tangible reminder of Page's contributions and symbolizes a broader movement to rectify historical oversights.[1]
The journey of Charles Frederick Page began in the most oppressive of circumstances: he was born into enslavement. This brutal system not only deprived individuals of their freedom but also systematically denied them access to education and knowledge on the pain of mutilation and death. The early years of Page's life were marked by the harsh realities of bondage, where learning opportunities were virtually nonexistent for African Americans. Page demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to self-improvement and education despite these formidable barriers.[7]
In an era when teaching enslaved people to read and write was often prohibited and could even be punished by law, Page's pursuit of literacy was a radical act of defiance. He taught himself to read and write, a remarkable achievement considering the systemic efforts to keep people of African descent in a state of enforced ignorance. This self-education was not merely an academic endeavor; it was a powerful tool for resistance and empowerment in the face of oppressive racial policies.[8]
Charles Frederick Page's inspiration for his airship invention came from observing the flight of dragonflies. His family recounts that he would spend hours watching these insects, fascinated by their flight dynamics. This observation led him to conceptualize and eventually build an airship around 1903, coinciding with the Wright Brothers' developments in aviation. Page's innovative approach to flight was rooted in the natural world, reflecting a keen sense of observation and creativity.[9]
Page died November 18, 1937 at his home in Alexandria, Louisiana.[10] He was survived by his wife Ida and eleven children.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Pineville's airship inventor lands in exhibit at New Orleans airport". The Town Talk. 10 July 2024. pp. A1. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Born a slave, Pineville man built an airship in 1890s". The Town Talk. 25 February 2024. pp. A3. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Louisiana figures fly out of aviation history". The Times. 1 August 2020. pp. A1. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Air-ship".
- ^ https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/a7/ec/12/fc2cb6376d6801/US817442.pdf
- ^ Wright, Orville; Wright, Wilbur (22 May 1906). "Flying-machine". Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "The Black Aviator Who Soared the Sky Before the Wright Brothers". YouTube. 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Pineville Man Charles F. Page Predates Wright Brothers in Invention of Airship Says Local Historian". YouTube. 6 October 2023.
- ^ "Pineville Man Charles F. Page Predates Wright Brothers in Invention of Airship Says Local Historian". YouTube. 6 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Alexandria Colored Man Got Patent on Airplane". Weekly Town Talk. 4 December 1937. p. 8. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
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[edit]Category:1864 births Category:1937 deaths Category:Transport pioneers Category:African-American inventors Category:People from Alexandria, Louisiana