The new Air Force One controversy is really about a 90-year power struggle over presidential travel

Air Force One used to be a high-flying symbol of American technology, ingenuity and power. For many, it was also a source of national pride.
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Air Force One used to be a high-flying symbol of American technology, ingenuity and power. For many, it was also a source of national pride. The current Boeing 747s that serve as Air Force One are a combination transport vehicle, command center, press room, medical center and apartment, complete with bedroom and office for the nation’s chief executive. Now, to many, Air Force One has become scandalous.
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- Air Force One used to be a high-flying symbol of American technology, ingenuity and power. For many, it was also a source of national pride.
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The new Air Force One controversy is really about a 90-year power struggle over presidential travel
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