Amelia

“Flying might not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.” Amelia Earhart was a legendary American aviator who conquered the skies and set many records from 1922 to 1937, including being the first individual to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. In 1937 while attempting to successfully circumnavigate the globe, Earhart vanished and never reappeared. The United States enacted a massive hunt for her costing millions of dollars and spanning various continents to no avail. Eighty years later her mysterious disappearance and the lack of her plane wreckage still captivates individuals as the mystery remains unsolved. There are many theories as to what happened to Amelia Earhart. The most credible theory is the crash and sink theory. Another theory which is very popular is the one that states that might have died as a castaway. The most intriguing theory is the spy theory. The prevailing theory after her disappearance was discovered was that her plane crashed and sank near in the Pacific Ocean near Howland…

Imagine a world where Amelia Earhart hadn't become the symbol she did? Would we have still have a lot of sexism between sexes? Would women still be considered unequal compared with men? Amelia Earhart was a young women that loved to fly airplanes. She became famous because of her flying. Amelia Earhart qualifies as a hero because she was standing up against sexism, becoming a symbol of strength for women, and determining that she would prove even more. By standing up to sexism, Amelia Earhart…

Many mysteries appear in both American and world history. There are many holes in history with missing information. It’s nearly impossible to know the answer to every unsolved mystery, but if society doesn’t try to further understand; we couldn’t possibly be successful when trying to fill in the gaps of history. One unsolved mystery that I found eye catching was the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Many are familar with Amelia Earhart’s accomplishments and what was known as her…

Courage is the price that life wants for granting peace” This is one of Amelia Earhart’s quotes. Amelia had proven many things in her lifetime and had affected many people in her life. She was the first woman to fly across the atlantic ocean in 1932. These are some of the many things that makes up her life and have proven her to be one of the most influential person in the world. Amelia Earhart had made many accomplishments during her lifetime. One example would be that she was the first woman…

Amelia Earhart Timeline She was born on July 24, 1897 From Atchison, Kansas. On 25th birthday she bought a new biplane and painted it yellow. Jan 3rd 1921 Flying lessons Oct 1922 First woman to fly to 1400 ft May 15th 1923 Pilot Licence (License No. 6017)1 of 16 women to have one, First woman to fly at 1300ft 1927 500 unaccompanied flight hrs Aug 1928 first women to fly across North America and back Aug 1928 Proposed to by George P Putnam who helped plan and promote her trans-Atlantic…

The volume I'm reading was written by Patricia Lauber, published in 1988 and titled "The Story of Amelia Earhart”. The book consists of 106 pages, 14 chapters and its index. In the first part (chapters 1-4), the author begins narrating the life of Amelia Earhart from the age of 7, who grew up next to her younger sister Muriel under the care of her grandfathers Alfred and Otis Muriel. Amelia Mary Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas on July 24, 1897. She showed, since her early ages, to be a very…

Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. We often hear of men setting world records or becoming successful, but rarely of the accomplishments of courageous women. Throughout her life, Amelia earned several awards such as the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross Award. She was an example to follow for many women as she broke stereotypical boundaries and faced many challenges with bravery. Amelia Earhart not only accomplished her dreams but also overcame prejudice and…

most effective way to do it, is to do it” - Amelia Earhart. Success will not appear at your doorstep, you have to put in the time and effort in order to accomplish anything. After years of hard work, Amelia Earhart became a pioneer in aviation and women’s independence. Earhart was successful in becoming one of the most famous female pilots in history. She paved the way for women to join the workforce and encouraged people to follow their dreams. The novel, Outliers: The Story of Success by…

Amelia Earhart is a well-known pilot mainly known for being the first woman to copilot and solo fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Earhart flew all over the world trying to accomplish things that women and some men haven’t been able to do. Around the mid 1930 Amelia tried to do the impossible and disappeared while trying to accomplish it. (“Lorenzi”) Humans are fascinated by things they cannot explain because we can’t stand there is no end. Although she lived and exciting adventurous life, the end…

How was life as a female pilot in the 1920's-1930's? Amelia Earhart was a female pilot amid the 1930's. Taking a course in Red Cross Medical aid, Amelia enrolling as an attendant's associate at Spadina Military Healing center in Toronto, Canada, tending to injured warriors amid World War I. The next year, Amelia selected as a premedical understudy at Columbia College in New York. Presently, Amelia's folks demanded she move to California where they were living. Amelia Earhart was the most…