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Cyrus Rowlett "C.R." Smith (September 9, 1899 – April 4, 1990) was the CEO of American Airlines from 1934 to 1968 and from 1973 to 1974. He was also the wartime deputy commander of the Air Transport Command during World War II , and the United States Secretary of Commerce for a brief period under President Lyndon B. Johnson .
Cyrus Rowlett Smith was born on September 9, 1899, in Minerva, Texas, the eldest of seven children. At the age of nine, he secured his first job – office boy to cattleman C.T. Herring. Young C.R. Smith also worked as a cotton picker, store clerk, bookkeeper and bank teller.
30 de ago. de 2020 · Cyrus Rowlett "C.R." Smith was one of the most influential figures in aviation history. Not only was he crucial to the development of American Airlines, but he also had a pioneering presence across the United States. Here is a look at some of his notable early achievements.
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28 de jan. de 2020 · Learn how CR Smith rose from poverty to become the leader of the largest and most influential airline in the world. Discover his vision, achievements, and legacy in the history of commercial aviation.
The CR Smith Museum inspires future aviation professionals of all backgrounds through its confidence-building education programs, exhibitions and heritage collection.
5 de abr. de 1990 · Cyrus Rowlett Smith, an aviation pioneer who was the first chief executive of American Airlines and built it over three decades into one of the world's leading airlines, died yesterday after a...
The CR Smith Museum inspires future aviation professionals of all backgrounds through its confidence-building education programs, exhibitions and heritage collection. Telling the history of innovation. The CR Smith Museum is named for the innovative aviation pioneer and former President of American Airlines, Cyrus Rowlett Smith (1899-1990).
