Air Force One used by four presidents now on display at Seattle museum

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The Air Force One plane known as SAM 970, used by Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon, is now a museum exhibit. It served from 1959 to 1996 and was the first jet-powered presidential aircraft. SAM 970 featured a presidential stateroom, a conference room, and a safe for nuclear codes. It was customized for the president and White House staff, reflecting the needs of its time. The retired jet is currently on display at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, allowing visitors to explore how past presidents traveled.


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