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Photo of James S. McDonnell on Founders' Wall, circa 2017.

The text under the photo reads

James S. McDonnell, 1899 — 1980

McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, founded 1939

There is nothing perfect on this earth, and I don't expect
perfection in my business. But doing things right
is not too much to expect. In this business, getting things right
can make the difference between life and death.