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What's In A Name?: A Historical Perspective of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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A book about the history of ATL.
Waymark Code: WMZVNT
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2019
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"William Berry Hartsfield was Atlanta’s longest serving mayor, serving six terms. By many aviation experts, he was considered the “Father of Aviation” in Atlanta. This is a story about the airport’s history and it’s names. Maynard Jackson was Atlanta’s first African-American mayor, serving three terms. From it’s humble beginnings to present day, explore how a run down racetrack became the world’s busiest airport. It is a fascinating, fun read, not a boring history. I trust you will enjoy “What’s in a Name?”" (
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