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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Mr. Wilbur Wright, a United States Civilian, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. By his vision, perseverance, courage, and skill, Wilbur Wright, in collaboration with his brother, Orville Wright, designed, constructed, and operated the airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on 17 December 1903, made the first successful flight under its own power and carrying a human operator thereby making possible achievements which are now stirring the emotions and pride of this world.

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