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The Life of Amelia Earhart

  • Amelia's Birth

    On July 24, 1897, Amelia Mary Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas.
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    The Life of Amelia Earhart

  • First Plane Ride

    In December 1920, Amelia took her first airplane ride in California with famed World War I pilot Frank Hawks.
  • Starting Flight Lessons

    In January 1921, Amelia started flying lessons with flight instructor Neta Snook.
  • Amelia's Records

    On October 22, 1922, Amelia set a lot of records in her short career. Her first came in 1922 when she became the first woman to fly solo above 14,000 feet.
  • First Woman to Across Atlantic Ocean.

    In 1932, Amelia became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Hawaii to Untied States

    In 1935, Amelia also became the first person to fly solo Hawaii to The United States.
  • Amelia Missing

    In July 1937, Amelia disappeared somewhere over the Pacific Ocean. Her plane was never found, and she was declared lost at sea.