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Amelia Earhart Is Born
Amelia Earhart is born to Amy, and Edwin Earhart in 1897. She was born in Amy's parent's home. The famous flier was born in Atchison, Kansas. She was born a tomboy, and stayed that way. -
The Beginning Of WWI
In 1917, Amelia was about 20 years old. In 1917, The United States went into World War I. When the men fought in Europe, women had to take over the men's jobs. Women were supposed to know their place on the world, but it changed when the war started. -
She Couldn't Take Lessons
Amelia wanted to take flying lessons, except her father did not want to pay the fee of $500 for lessons. She then got a job to pay for lessons herself in her father's office. In 1920, she finally raised enough money to get lessons from a female pilot, Anita, or "Neta" Snook. This was the start of her exciting career as a flier. -
Importance Of Neta Snook
Neta and Amelia met in 1920 when she gave Amelia flying lessons. She became a friend to Amelia and helped her get to where she is now. If it wasn't for Neta, Amelia may not have gotten to where she did. Neta Snook helped start Amelia's career as a flier. -
First Flight Across Atlantic
In May of 1927, Charles Lindbergh broke a flying record. he was the first person to ever fly across the Atlantic Ocean solo. Lindbergh beacame very famous after this successful flight. This was a big record for flying at this time. -
Influence Of George Putnam
In the year of 1930, George Putnam divorced his wife and met Amelia. He helped get her publicity. He also encouraged her in her flying, kept quiet when needed, and worked as a loving husband. George Putnam helped Amelia's life in a huge way. -
Marriage Of George And Amelia
On February 7, 1931, George Putnam and Amelia Earhart got married. This marriage helped Amelia because she finally settled down for a bit, and still be able to fly. She did not get tied down like she feared. This marriage kept both Amelia and George very happy. -
First Woman To Fly Solo
On May 20, in 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantis Ocean solo. She took off into the sunset and became the first woman to do it. She made the trip in the fastest time ever. She broke the previous record of 16 hours and 12 minutes. -
A New President
Franklin D. Roosevelt became the new prsident of the United States. Him and his wife, Eleanor, started term in 1932. Roosevelt became President in November. They too were interested in hearing about flights. -
What Went Wrong Around The World
On June 1, Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan took off around the world. Amelia made a mistake and flew North instead of South. She flew in the wrong direction off course, and crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Because her radio was not working, ships could not get a hold of her and never found her because she was so off course. Some people think she was taken by the Japanese, but we will never know. -
The First To Fly Around The Equator
On June 1, 1937, Amelia Earhart became the very first person ever to attempt to fly around the world. Others have flown around at the North pole, or South pole. Amelia was the first to try to fly around at the eqautor. She only had about 7,000 miles left to go until she completed her flight when she crashed. -
The Disappearance Of Amelia Earhart
On July2, 1937, Amelia Earhart disappeared. She vanished over the Pacific Ocean, almost done with her flight around the world. No matter how hard people tried, searcherss could not find Amelia Earhart. Nobody knows the exact date of her death.
