Amelia Mary Earhart
- Born:
- July 24, 1897, Atchison, Kansas, USA
- Died:
- Declared legally dead January 5, 1939 (presumed death July 2, 1937, Pacific Ocean near Howland Island)
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Aviation Pioneer, Author
Early Life and Education
- Spent much of her childhood with her maternal grandparents.
- Developed an adventurous spirit from a young age.
- Attended Ogontz School (now Penn State Abington) but did not graduate.
- Served as a nurse's aide during World War I.
Career and Major Achievements
- Took her first flying lesson in 1920.
- Purchased her first airplane, a Kinner Airster, in 1921.
- 1928: First woman to fly as a passenger across the Atlantic Ocean.
- 1932: First woman and second person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
- 1935: First person to fly solo from Honolulu, Hawaii to Oakland, California.
- Established several women's aviation speed and distance records.
- Advocate for women in aviation.
Notable Works
- 20 Hrs. 40 Min. (1928)
- The Fun of It (1932)
- Last Flight (1937) (published posthumously)
Legacy and Impact
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