Katz to discuss latest book

By Sara Burgos

The Frontiers of Flight Museum will host the third installment of its Caroline Rose Hunt Lecture Series on Wednesday, Nov. 4, featuring writer and historian Catherine Grace Katz. The lecture series honors the legacy of Caroline Rose Hunt, a devoted patron of aviation, a passionate supporter of Dallas and a champion of education. Katz, a Winnetka, Illinois, native, is the author of the acclaimed history “The Daughters of Yalta: The Churchills, Roosevelts, and Harrimans: A Story of Love and War.” She holds degrees in history from Harvard University and Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, as well as a J.D. from Harvard Law School. In addition to her work as a historian and author, she is an associate at an international law firm in Washington, D.C.

Katz will discuss her latest book, “Shadow Before the Flame: The Hindenburg Disaster and the Prelude to War,” which examines the people aboard the famed airship and the Hindenburg’s place in aviation history. The book also explores the role of German government propaganda in the 1930s and the emergence of modern breaking news. The book will be available to purchase in the museum store.

The lecture provides a timely complement to the museum’s current exhibit, “Hindenburg: The Flying Hotel,” offering guests an opportunity to explore the historical context surrounding one of the most infamous events in aviation history. Guests are invited to enjoy a reception with beverages and light bites prior to the event. A Q&A with Katz and Frontiers of Flight Museum President and CEO Abigail Erickson-Torres will follow the presentation.

The Caroline Rose Hunt Lecture Series is designed to feature aviators, astronauts, innovators and leaders from across the aerospace community who will share their experiences, insights and vision for the future. Their stories are designed to inspire the next generation of aviators, engineers and explorers, while strengthening Dallas’ role as a hub for aerospace excellence. Proceeds from the Caroline Rose Hunt Lecture Series will directly fund programs that bring aerospace education to underserved communities across North Texas.

“Catherine Grace Katz brings a fascinating perspective to a pivotal moment in aviation history, connecting the Hindenburg disaster to the broader elements shaping the world in the 1930s,” said Erickson-Torres. “This lecture will allow our guests to engage with this important history while exploring the stories and innovations that continue to shape aviation today.”

The Frontiers of Flight Museum is located at 6911 Lemmon Ave. in Dallas. To learn more about the museum, visit flightmuseum.com.