May 6, 1937: Hindenburg disaster

Today is the 75th anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster.  The German zeppelin Hindenburg catches fire and is destroyed while attempting to dock in Lakehurst, NJ. Thirty-six people are killed.  Here are more resources on the Hindenburg...

Herb Morrison - Hindenburg Disaster, 1937, National Archives

Hindenburg, FBI Vault

The Zeppelin, U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission

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