Amelia Earhart

Amelia EarhartByClara

Early LifeBorn in Kansas.Born July 24,1897.Nurse,1918.Younger sister, Muriel. She was an aviator.Born by Mississippi River.

Education1920-22 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 Life1931 married Gorge Palmer Patner. June 3 1937, lost at sea.

Fun FactsNamed her plane Friendship.Nick names were, Lady Lindy, First Lady of Air.Placed 3rd in Women's Air Derby.

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