Amelia Earhart

Angie Bingaman
4/24/03
Honors American History
F/B 20th Century Woman

Amelia Earhart: Charting the Skies for Women

Amelia Earhart is know today for her vast accomplishments in the world of aviation as the first woman pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and beyond. Amelia was a self-determined and ambitious young woman with a deep passion for aeronautics and adventure. Her drive for going farther and farther into the record books, set her apart from the typical woman of the early 20th century. By the time she was in her 30’s, she had already flown across the Atlantic ocean, breaking the stereotype of a common woman across the universe. Amelia’s spirit and love for her calling resulted in her mark in today’s history books, and her ever enchanting story of adventure across the skies of the cosmos.
Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1897 on her grandparents’ farm in Atchison Kansas. She was the oldest of two girls born to Amy ...