FedEx at 50: Why Memphis? An answer through the fog
On April 17, 1973, FedEx deployed 14 aircraft from Memphis International Airport to deliver 186 packages to 25 cities in the United States. (Courtesy FedEx)
Fred Smith has given several reasons for moving his young company to Memphis: the city’s central location, help from the Memphis International Airport and the area’s operational weather.
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Rob Moore
Rob Moore covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English from The University of Memphis.
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