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- Amelia Earhart: Lady LindyPart of the money Amelia Earhart made from the Lucky Strike campaign was used to help sponsor Commander Richard’s Bryd’s expedition to the South Pole.
- Aviation History Month: Amelia Earhart's First Transatlantic FlightCharles Linghburgh made the flight in 1927. This spiked the interest of a woman pilot by the name of Amy. Phipps Guest who wanted to be the first woman to make the transatlantic solo flight.
- Amelia Earhart the 16th Woman to Obtain a Pilot's LicenseAmelia became the 16th woman to obtain a pilot’s license on May 23, 1923. The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale was the issuing body. In the early years the Boston Globe had called her the one of the best women pilots in the nation. However, more
- Aviation History Month: The Early Years of Amelia EarhartIn 1919 Amelia Earhart started medical studies at Columbia University but had to leave to be with her parents. Not much information is written explaining why.
- Aviation History Month: Amelia EarhartThrough her high school years Amelia was always interested in women who worked in male oriented jobs. A true feminist at heart, Amelia was interested in women in law, engineering, medicine, film production advertising, and management. When Amelia was 20
- Mysterious Bone Finally Being Tested for Evidence of Amelia Earhart RemainsMany months after the discovery of possible human bones which are believed to belong to Amelia Earhart, a bone is finally in a DNA lab to determine if it belongs to the famed airplane pilot.
July 24: Holidays and Celebrations TodayJuly 24th is a holiday for drive-thrus, mind-blowers, old jokes, wheelie poppers and more. Avid celebrants mark July 24th as a special day for many reasons. Here are several of the most popular July 24th holidays (arranged alphabetically).- Movie Review of AmeliaAmelia is a film about legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart. Despite a brilliant performance by Hilary Swank, this movie falls short of its potential.
20 Interesting Facts About Amelia EarhartAviator Amelia Earhart was a woman of many firsts in flight. Find out more of her personal firsts, from her first invention, first job, first flight and more.
Amelia Earhart Watch to Orbit Earth in International Space Station; Scarf, TooSky pilot Amelia Earhart's wristwatch & trademark scarves travel outer space.
The TIGHAR Amelia Earhart Niku Expeditions: 20 Years of Searching on NikumaroroWhen the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery began expeditions on a Pacific atoll in 1989 to solve the Amelia Earhart mystery, evidence looked compelling. Since then, time and nature makes a satisfactory conclusion more challenging...
Movie Review of "Amelia": Earhart's Last Flight Frames Story of a Complex, Courageous WomanDecades after her final flight in 1937, the Amelia Earhart mystery continues to baffle and fascinate people. The movie, "Amelia," gives you a glimpse of the woman who was and is an aviation icon.
Amelia Earhart Died on Nikumaroro Island, Famous for It's Huge Coconut Crabs. Discovery Channel Reports Sexton Box FoundAmelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan most likely lived and died on Nikumaroro Island. (Discovery Channel). Items such as a sexton box were found at an old campsite on the island, which is home to the giant coconut crab.- Amelia Earhart: Her Final Resting Place Found?Has Amelia Earhart's resting place been found on the Pacific island of Nikumaroro?
Amelia Earhart - Behind the Scenes of Her Extraordinary Life"To fly for the fun of it" yet suffering from chronic sinus pain might be one method to describe Amelia Earhart. She enjoyed flying and she wanted others to experience that same thrill, especially women.
Amelia Costume: Amelia Earhart Costumes for Halloween NightAmelia Earhart was one of the greatest aviators in the history of the planet. Now there is a new movie titled "Amelia" starring Hilary Swank and Richard Gere. This Halloween, consider an Amelia Earhart costume.
Amelia Earhart BiographyThe story of the life and death of the most famous aviatrix of all time.- Amelia Earhart Mystery: The Lost FlightHere is a take on various theories about Amelia Earhart and her disappearance in 1937.
- Women's History Month: Amelia EarhartMeet the aviatrix who broke all the records...and the rules.
- Sights to See in Atchison, KansasArticle reviews the points of interest in Atchison, Kansas, home of Amelia Earhart.
Aviation Archeology: Is Steve Fossett the New Amelia Earhart?Aviation archeology is a highly popular pastime for a lot of adventurers 'round the world. While some older missing aircraft cases are a bit dead in the water (no pun intended at all)--the Steve Fossett case may prove to be as enticing as searching for Amelia Earhart...- Woman Making History: Amelia Earhartprofile of Amelia Earhart
- Amelia Earhart and Her Attempt to Circumnavigate the GlobeThough she made several successful flight voyages over the course of her career, she is most well-known for her mysterious disappearance in during her attempt to circumnavigate the globe in July of 1937.
Amelia Earhart's Mystery RevivedCircumstantial evidence may provide clues to Amelia Earhart's whereabouts.- The Life of Amelia EarhartCourage is the price that life exacts for granting peace. The soul that knows it not, knows no release from little things.
- A Short Biography of Amelia EarhartAmelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24th of 1897 in Atchison Kansas. It is said that the year of Amelia Earhart's death is 1937 however the place of her demise is unknown.
USNS Chavez Not First Ship with Non-Combat NamesakeA public uproar has ensued following the U.S. Navy's decision to name its new vessel after labor activist Cesar Chavez. This is not the first time a naval vessel has been named after a person of non-military stature.- Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Aviation and Women's RightsAmelia Earhart was not only a pioneer amongst women but also a pioneer in the sky. She inspired many to go beyond what they thought was possible and became a great American hero.
- Movie Review - Amelia - the First Woman to Fly Solo Across the Atlantic OceanAmelia Earhart comes to life again as Hilary Swank portrays her in the movie "Amelia." Richard Gere plays her husband, George Putnam and Ewan McGregor plays her lover. The photography is breathtaking; worth seeing.
- Never Take No for an AnswerThis article is about how people with physical and emotional obstacles overcame their hurdles to make success for themselves whether it be physical healing or material success.
- Amelia Reviews Make Amelia First Casualty of Oscar SeasonHilary Swank seems to win an Oscar every five years, and her new role as the legendary Amelia Earhart seemed like a chance to keep that going. But almost all "Amelia" reviews slam the film for being pat, boring, and the worst kind of Oscar bait.
- News About Michael Jackson, Tim Russert, Amelia Earhart and UCLAA humorous content about some well-known people and important facts about UCLA that are not so humorous. This information is serious.
- The International Women's Air and Space Museum in ClevelandThe International Women's Air and Space Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks to honor the careers of women in space and airflight. Admission is free.
