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What was the original purpose of Delta Air Lines under Woolman's leadership?

  • Crop-dusting

  • Passenger transport

  • Cargo shipping

  • Airplane manufacturing

Answer

Delta Air Lines began as a crop-dusting company under Collett E. Woolman's guidance. It was initially established to combat the boll weevil infestation that was threatening the cotton crops in the southern United States.
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