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Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart. By: Angie Smiech. Background Information. Born July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas Disappeared July 2 , 1937, then declared died January 5, 1939 (age 41) Had a mom named Amy, a dad named Edwin and a sister named Grace Got married to George Palmes Putman in 1931

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Amelia Earhart

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  1. Amelia Earhart By: Angie Smiech

  2. Background Information • Born July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas • Disappeared July 2, 1937, then declared died January 5, 1939 (age 41) • Had a mom named Amy, a dad named Edwin and a sister named Grace • Got married to George Palmes Putman in 1931 • Served as a nurse with the volunteer Aid Detachment

  3. Accomplishments • First women to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. June 1819 1928 It took her 20 hours and 40 min. • Coast to Coast- August 24-25 1932 set women's transcontinental speed record flying non-stop- 2,447.8 miles in around 19 hours

  4. Qualities • Brave • Succeeded by taking risks • Bold Courage is the price that Life exacts for granting peace ~ Amelia Earhart

  5. Interesting Facts • Served as a nurse with volunteer Aid Detachment • Elected President of Ninety-Nines • Got first plane after six months of lessons • Attempted to make a flight around the world

  6. Bibliography • http://www.ameliaearhart.com/about/bio.html • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Earhart • http://news.discovery.com/history/amelia-earhart-clumps-island-castaway-clues-110302.html

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