Amelia Earhart
American aviator
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Amelia Mary Earhart was an American aviation pioneer. On July 2, 1937, Earhart disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to become the first female pilot to circumnavigate the world. During her life, she embraced celebrity culture and... Wikipedia
Born: July 24, 1897, Atchison, KS
Known for: Many early aviation records, including first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Education: Columbia University (1919–1920), Central High School (1915–1916), Hyde Park Academy High School (1916), and more
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross and Legion of Honour
Parents: Samuel Stanton Earhart and Amelia Otis Earhart
Siblings: Muriel Earhart Morrissey
Spouse: George P. Putnam (m. 1931)
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