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Charles A. Lindbergh donates the airplane to the Smithsonian on April 30, 1928 and the "Spirit of St. Louis" first goes on display in the Arts and Industries Building on May 13, 1928. Lindbergh flies the "Spirit of St. Louis" into Bolling Field on April 30th. It is later dismantled, transported to the Smithsonian, reassembled, and placed on display. More - https://siarchives.si.edu/collections/siris_sic_9877.
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Monday, April 30, 1928
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The "Spirit of St. Louis" hangs above the North Hall of the United States National Museum, now known as the Arts and Industries Building.  Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 43, Folder 25.