Since our foundation through an Act of Congress in 1964, the NAHF has been dedicated to honoring America's aerospace pioneers. Considered by many to be a true national treasure, the NAHF has served as the only Congressionally-chartered aviation hall of fame for over 50 years and works tirelessly to confidently promote the vision, innovation, skill and courage of the national heroes who lent their genius to further our nation's aerospace legacy. The purpose of the National Aviation Hall of Fame is to preserve and memorialize the outstanding accomplishments of enshrinees. The goal is to create a distinctive national aviation education resource that will inspire others to appreciate and honor this nation's extraordinary aviation legacy and the men and women who created it.