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What was subject of the newspaper article discussing Whitehead's achievements?
His discovery of a new planet
His powered and sustained flight in Connecticut in 1901
His invention of a new type of engine
His move to Germany
Answer
In 1901, Gustavus Whitehead accomplished powered and sustained flight in Connecticut. Despite holding historical significance as a pioneering feat, Whitehead's achievement was largely unrecognized due to the widespread acclaim given to the Wright brothers' Kitty Hawk flight two years later. While the Kitty Hawk flight may have been more publicized and influential, Whitehead's earlier success represents an important milestone in aviation history.
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