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Amelia Mary Earhart ( / ˈɛərhɑːrt / AIR-hart; born July 24, 1897; declared dead January 5, 1939) was an American aviation pioneer. On July 2, 1937, Earhart disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to become the first female pilot to circumnavigate the world.
2 days ago · Amelia Earhart (born July 24, 1897, Atchison, Kansas, U.S.—disappeared July 2, 1937, near Howland Island, central Pacific Ocean) was an American aviator, one of the world’s most celebrated, who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Nov 9, 2009 · Amelia Earhart was an American aviator who set many flying records and championed the advancement of women in aviation. She became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and...
Record-breaking aviator Amelia Earhart's international fame improved public acceptance of aviation and paved the way for other women in commercial flight. Discover more about her on womenshistory.org.
AMELIA stars two-time Academy Award-winner Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart, the legendary aviatrix. Also featuring Richard Gere and Ewan McGregor. Directed by Mira Nair.
Amelia Earhart is one of the most famous American pilots. A record setting aviator, she was the second person to fly solo across the Atlantic and the first woman to fly solo and nonstop across the United States, among other accomplishments.
Amelia Earhart. 1897-1937. She never reached her fortieth birthday, but in her brief life, Amelia Earhart became a record-breaking female aviator whose international fame improved public acceptance of aviation and paved the way for other women in commercial flight.
Oct 17, 2019 · The missing aviator embraced the modern world—in technology, women's rights, and celebrity culture. Certified as an aviator only two decades after the Wright brothers' first flight, Earhart used...
Jul 1, 2020 · Introduction. Amelia Earhart: A Resource Guide. In 1932, Earhart became the first woman to pilot a solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic. She achieved many other firsts prior to her disappearance in 1937. This guide compiles both digital and print resources about her at the Library and beyond. Authors:
Jan 29, 2024 · New clues have emerged in what is one of the greatest mysteries of all time: the disappearance of legendary American aviator Amelia Earhart. Deep Sea Vision, an ocean exploration company based in...
