Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Aviation

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Anthony Fokker (1890–1939), born in the Dutch East Indies, was a pioneering aircraft designer whose innovations shaped early aviation. His Fokker tri-motor passenger planes dominated 1920s air travel and were used by explorers such as Richard Byrd and Amelia Earhart.

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For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. NNI is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.