Lex Anteinternet: Monday, March 17, 1924 First Around The World Flight Commences

Lex Anteinternet: Monday, March 17, 1924 Telephones and grim news.: 

Monday, March 17, 1924 Telephones and grim news.

The first around the world flight attempt was commenced by the United States Army Air Service.  The aircraft consisted of four Douglas World Cruisers.

The initial leg of the trip was from Santa Monica, California, to Seattle, which was the actual departure point.