Amelia Earhart Legacy
Amelia Earhart was the first ever female pilot to cross the Atlantic on an airplane. She used her passion for flying to conquer several social norms that were in place for women at that time. Unfortunately in 1937, she disappeared on a solo transatlantic flight and her body was ever found. She left behind a lasting legacy and the idea that women can accomplish just as much as men.
Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24,1897 in Atchison, Kansas. Her mother was Amelia Otis and her father, Edwin Earhart. Her father took on many jobs to keep his family financially stable, which caused the family to constantly keep moving. At an early age, Amelica showed an interest in science and sports, even though school was difficult for her. In 1915, her parents …show more content…
While working on her book, the two also grew close romantically and were eventually married in 1931. Earhart wrote a letter to Putnam saying that he shouldn't be expected to be bound to her and that she will not be dependant on him either.
Amelia Earhart became involved in women’s fashion and gave her input on a fashion line which stressed a sleek and purposeful, but feminine look. She wanted to prove that women were not just pretty items, but had a purpose and could do the same things as men. Although she did endorse many fashion lines, her passion always remained with flying. In 1931, she became the president of The Ninety-Nines an organization for female aviators and that same year she set a world record for an altitude of 18,415 feet.
As an individual, Amelia Earhart was someone who was very kind and brave, but inside she wanted to separate herself from the rest of society and make a difference for women. She was a very skillful pilot, but as technology in aviation advanced, she continued to fly by instinct. She realized how much of a role model she was to young girls, and therefore she wanted to be someone who would break the stereotypical walls that were in the way of women reaching their true
Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24,1897 in Atchison, Kansas. Her mother was Amelia Otis and her father, Edwin Earhart. Her father took on many jobs to keep his family financially stable, which caused the family to constantly keep moving. At an early age, Amelica showed an interest in science and sports, even though school was difficult for her. In 1915, her parents …show more content…
While working on her book, the two also grew close romantically and were eventually married in 1931. Earhart wrote a letter to Putnam saying that he shouldn't be expected to be bound to her and that she will not be dependant on him either.
Amelia Earhart became involved in women’s fashion and gave her input on a fashion line which stressed a sleek and purposeful, but feminine look. She wanted to prove that women were not just pretty items, but had a purpose and could do the same things as men. Although she did endorse many fashion lines, her passion always remained with flying. In 1931, she became the president of The Ninety-Nines an organization for female aviators and that same year she set a world record for an altitude of 18,415 feet.
As an individual, Amelia Earhart was someone who was very kind and brave, but inside she wanted to separate herself from the rest of society and make a difference for women. She was a very skillful pilot, but as technology in aviation advanced, she continued to fly by instinct. She realized how much of a role model she was to young girls, and therefore she wanted to be someone who would break the stereotypical walls that were in the way of women reaching their true