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November 3, 1989

A Grumman G-21 “Goose” amphibian aircraft is placed on display in the Hall of Air Transportation of the National Air and Space Museum. The aircraft was retired in 1977 after many years in service in California, Florida and the Bahamas.

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Alex di Giovanni is primarily responsible for "other duties as assigned" in the Office of Communications and External Affairs. She has been with the Smithsonian since 2006 and plans to be interred in the Smithson crypt.