MUSH - American Giant: Wright Brothers Essay
In the year of 1903, the Wright brothers became worldly known as the first men to achieve the very first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight. One thing many people over the course of the 20th century and even the 21st century, have studied about how it was done. However, let’s go back in time a little bit to look at what got them into being an inventor and pioneers of aviation.
In April 16, 1867, in Millville, Indiana, the oldest brother Wilbur Wright was born. According to the History Channel’s website, Wilbur was a bright and studious child who excelled in school. Then in 1871, Wilbur’s youngest brother Orville Wright was born. Their father was a preacher who was often away on
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In 1889, both brothers had started their own newspaper. It was known as West Side News. Wilbur, the older brother, was the editor of the paper. Whereas his younger brother, Orville was the publisher. They also had a love for bikes, and they sold their own designs for the bicycles they would create. They did this in the year 1892. Not too long before they began their experimentation with flight. Which began in 1896, only four years …show more content…
Without them, we wouldn’t be able to easily travel to different countries. Without the invention of the first airplane, we probably would still have to travel by boat. Which is terrifying to some people. The Wright brothers had given an open door to a whole new world of creations. They made travelling from place A to place B much faster and easier, than if you were to travel by car or by boat.
So, in the end, you should give your respects to the Wright brothers. And thank them for being able to travel the world in a much easier way. Without the Wright brothers, we wouldn’t be able to travel to places like Paris, France; Tokyo, Japan; or even London, England for a much cheaper cost. Because we all know how much tickets for a boat cost back in the 20th centuries, and prior. It was also very difficult for people to travel back then, as well. So thank you, Wright brothers. For giving us an invention that has helped us shape the world to what we know and love it today.