The Federal Aviation Administration is putting together a permanent exhibit at its headquarters on aviation safety, and Monday's event unveiled one of its centerpieces: a plaque honoring the families for pushing Congress to bolster the nation's aviation safety laws.
Photos: FAA honors Flight 3407 families
The Families of Continental Flight 3407 returned to the nation's capital Monday for something rarely seen here: a government-sponsored ceremony honoring a group of regular citizens who changed the nation for the better.
A member of The Families of Continental Flight 3407 wears a ribbon after a plaque dedication ceremony honoring the groups commitment to aviation safety agency at the Federal Aviation Agency Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.
Former Senator Byron Dorgan of North Dakota – who serves as chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation – speaks with members of The Families of Continental Flight 3407.
Members of The Families of Continental Flight 3407 gather at the FAA headquarters in Washington, D.C., to participate in a plaque dedication ceremony honoring their commitment to aviation safety agency on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. Aug. 1 marks the 12th anniversary of President Obama signing the aviation safety bill into law.
Pictures of the victims are displayed as members of The Families of Continental Flight 3407 gather at the Federal Aviation Agency Headquarters in Washington on Monday.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks via video during the plaque dedication ceremony.
Former Senator Byron Dorgan of North Dakota speaks with members of The Families of Continental Flight 3407.
Kathy Johnston, who lost her husband, Kevin Johnston, in the crash, attends the ceremony.
Members of The Families of Continental Flight 3407 gather at the Federal Aviation Agency Headquarters in Washington.
Capt. Jeffrey Skiles, co-pilot during the "Miracle on the Hudson" landing, speaks to members of The Families of Continental Flight 3407.
A list of the names of the victims of the crash.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the ICAO Captain Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger signs the book of 9-year-old Emma Maurer, who lost a relative, Lorin Maurer, in the crash.
Kevin Kuwik, who lost his girlfriend, Lorin Maurer, in the crash, wears a ribbon with her picture.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the ICAO Captain Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger speaks to reporters after a plaque dedication ceremony honoring The Families of Continental Flight 3407 and their commitment to aviation safety.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the ICAO Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and his co-pilot in the "Miracle on the Hudson" landing, Jeffrey Skiles, speak to reporters after a plaque dedication ceremony.
A plaque honoring the members of The Families of Continental Flight 3407 will stand in the Federal Aviation Agency Headquarters in Washington.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the ICAO Captain Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger signs the book of 9-year-old Emma Maurer, who lost a relative, Lorin Maurer, in the crash.
Pictures of the victims of the crash are on display.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday unveiled a plaque paying tribute to the families' hard work.
