... nature demonstrated rare leadership, courage, and skill as a pilot, all of which proved to be valuable attributes, both as a solider and later as the commander of the 94th Aero Squadron. Eddie Rickenbacker, was born in Columbus, Ohio, on October 8, 1890, the son of Swiss immigrants William and Elizabeth Reichenbacher.[1] At a very young age, some claiming twelve while others said he was fourteen ... as a fighter squadron leader. He was a ferocious and dedicated pilot, but his roots as a racecar driver from the blue-collar side of the tracks was still part of him. Captain Eddie Rickenbac...

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... known world to the unknown world. They went through to a New World. "Courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared" Eddie Rickenbacker. Some people did not want to take the chance to change. What would it be like if no one passed through the threshold? Patch Adams and Mr. Keating went through ... ...

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