Grace Morrison
Aviator from Florida
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Grace Morrison (1896 - September 5, 1936) was an American activist secretary and aviator.
Born
Charlotte, North Carolina
DiedSeptember 5, 1936
Titusville, Florida
Occupationsaviator, secretary
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| Born | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Died | September 5, 1936 Titusville, Florida |
| Occupations | aviator, secretary |
Morrison was the namesake for Morrison Field, which later expanded into Palm Beach International Airport.[1][2] Morrison had led the movement to construct the air field. It was named for her before the US Army Air Corps took over it.[3][4]
Morrison learned to fly in 1932 and was the first female pilot to solo in Palm Beach County, Florida.[5][6] She was president of the Palm Beach County Airport Association, leading the drive to expand and improve the small airfield.[6][7]
In 1936, Morrison died in a car crash, months before the field's dedication.[8][9]