page_title: Michael MacWhite
hierarchical_section_title: Michael MacWhite
caption_attribution_description: English: Trans-Atlantic permits handed out. Washington, D.C., April 20. The Dept. of Commerce today awarded permits to the Pan American Airways from Great Britain, Canada and the Irish Free State. These permits are all non-exclusive and convey flying rights in and out of these countries for Trans-Atlantic Air service between New York and London. Left to Right: Sir Herbert Marler, the Canadian Minister; Michael MacWhite, Irish Minister; Sir Ronald Lindsay, the British Ambassador; Juan T. Trippe, President of Pan American Airways who is receiving the permits from the Secretary of Commerce Daniel Roper, 4/20/1937
context_page_description: Michael MacWhite was an Irish diplomat. He was born in Reenogreena, near Glandore, County Cork in 1883. Amongst other postings, he served as the first Irish permanent delegate to the League of Nations.
context_section_description: Michael MacWhite (1883 – 1958) was an Irish diplomat. He was born in Reenogreena, near Glandore,  County Cork in 1883. Amongst other postings, he served as the first Irish permanent delegate to the League of Nations.
caption: Michael MacWhite at the handing out of Trans-Atlantic flight permits in Washington in 1937
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