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Amelia Earhart, born on July 24, 1897, in Kansas, was a pioneering aviator whose adventurous spirit captured the world. She began her flying lessons between 1920-1922 and made history by completing a solo transatlantic flight in 1932. Earhart was known for her bold ambitions, including a round-the-world flight that led to her mysterious disappearance in 1937. Throughout her life, she broke barriers for women in aviation and inspired countless others to dream big. Her contributions and achievements remain celebrated today.
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Amelia Earhart By Clara
Early Life • Born in Kansas. • Born July 24,1897. • Nurse,1918. • Younger sister, Muriel. • She was an aviator. • Born by Mississippi River.
Education • 1920-22 started flying lessons. • Went to Columbia University. • Favorite subjects, chemistry and physics. • 1917, started medical school.
Accomplishments • May 21, 1932, flew to Europe. • Flew across U.S.A.,1928. • Crossed ocean in 15 hours 18 minutes. • Started a round the world flight on June 1 1937. • Plane is lost, June 3, 1937. • Won a lot of awards in England.
Later Life • 1931 married Gorge Palmer Patner. • June 3 1937, lost at sea.
Fun Facts • Named her plane Friendship. • Nick names were, Lady Lindy, First Lady of Air. • Placed 3rd in Women's Air Derby.
Bibliography • http://www.factmonster.com/ • http://www.k8.ebonline.com/failedlogin?target=/elementary • http://www.infohio.org/