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Amelia Earhart

Amelia Mary Earhart (/ˈɛərhɑːrt/, born July 24, 1897; disappeared July 2, 1937) was an American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She received the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross for this accomplishment. She set many other records, In 1935, Earhart became a visiting faculty member at Purdue University as an advisor to aeronautical engineering and a career counselor to women students. She was also a member of the National Woman's Party and an early supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment.

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Earhart published empowering articles for Cosmopolitan.

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Amy Earhart's husband was afraid of flying.

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Amelia Earhart, Lost At Sea?

This brave woman left to do the first round world trip by plane, and disappeared. People have still been wondering what happened and what went on during that plane ride. I guess it will be a mystery forever.

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. On May 15, 1923, Earhart became the 16th woman to be issued a pilot's license

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Amelia Earhart was born July 24, 1897 and disappeared on July 2, 1937. She was an aviation pioneer and author as well! She was the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean by herself!

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Random: Amelia Earhart’s prenup. Source: dreamhampton1.tumblr.com

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