"Columbus disciples of the air," who safely brought the ZR-3 to the U.S. for Germany, at the White House, Oct. 16th by Pres. Coolidge. L to r: Lt. Com. S.M. Kraus, H.C. Flemming, Col. E.C. Turner, Dr. Hugh Eckener, who commanded the flight, E. Van Schiller, Pres. Coolidge, Secy. of the Navy Wilbur, Capt. G.W. Steele, who will command the big airship for the U.S., Dr. E.L. Baer of the German Embassy, Capt. E.P. Lenman, and Capt. W.R. Gheradi