Amelia Earhart

Amelia Mary Earhart ( AIR-hart; born July 24, 1897; disappeared July 2, 1937; declared dead January 5, 1939) was an American aviator and aviation pioneer who became one of the most celebrated figures of early flight.

In 1928, she was the first female passenger to cross the Atlantic by airplane. In 1932, she became the first woman to make a nonstop solo transatlantic flight, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for her achievement. She was one of the first aviators to promote commercial air travel, wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences, and helped found the Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots.

On July 2, 1937, she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to become the first female pilot to circumnavigate the world. Since her disappearance, Earhart has become a global cultural figure and numerous films, documentaries, and books have recounted her life.

Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Harmon Trophy, National Women's Hall of Fame, Women in Aviation International, National Aviation Hall of Fame, California Hall of Fame, Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey, Gold Medal of the Society of Woman Geographers, Knight of the Legion of Honour Education: Columbia University, Hyde Park Academy High School, St. Paul Central High School

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