About Grace Morrison
Lived 1896 – 1936 (aged 39–40). Grace Morrison was an American aircraft pilot.
Grace Morrison (1896 - September 5, 1936) was an American activist secretary and aviator.
Morrison was the namesake for Morrison Field, which later expanded into Palm Beach International Airport. Morrison had led the movement to construct the air field. It was named for her before the US Army Air Corps took over it.
Morrison learned to fly in 1932 and was the first female pilot to solo in Palm Beach County, Florida. She was president of the Palm Beach County Airport Association, leading the drive to expand and improve the small airfield.
In 1936, Morrison died in a car crash, months before the field's dedication.
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Who was Grace Morrison?
American aviator and secretary
When was Grace Morrison born?
Grace Morrison was born in 1896 in Charlotte.
When did Grace Morrison die?
Grace Morrison died on 5 September 1936.
What was Grace Morrison's occupation?
Grace Morrison was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Grace Morrison?
Grace Morrison was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Grace Morrison. https://biography.guide/grace-morrison/
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