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
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When 10-year-old Amelia Mary Earhart saw her first plane at a state fair‚ she was not impressed. "It was a thing of rusty wire and wood and looked not at all interesting‚" she said. It wasn’t until Earhart attended a stunt-flying exhibition‚ almost a decade later‚ that she became seriously interested in aviation. A pilot spotted Earhart and her friend‚ who were watching from an isolated clearing‚ and dove at them. "I am sure he said to himself‚ ’Watch me make them scamper‚’" she said. Earhart‚ who
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Yolanda Martinez 4th hour Mr. Burton Informative Topic: Amelia Earhart (Introduction) I. As the plane swooped by‚ something inside her awakened. As a 10 year-old‚ having no interest in airplanes or flying whatsoever‚ a 10 minute plane ride changed her life and perspective on flying forever. Pilot Frank Hawks gave Amelia Earhart this ride‚ on December 28‚ 1920. Amelia Earhart is one of the most known pilots today. She broke 15 records‚ 6 being for men‚ because of this‚ to this day‚ we salute
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Throughout the Jazz Age a significant number of eminent figures emerged‚ including the American aviation pioneer and women’s rights advocate‚ Amelia Mary Earhart. Born on July 24‚ 1897 in Atchison‚ Kansas‚ Amelia Earhart from an early age began to show leadership skills as well as a tendency to cause mischief. Nicknamed “Meeley” by her parents‚ she would often misbehave with her sister‚ Grace Muriel‚ who acted as her “dutiful follower”. Their upbringing was rather unconventional because Amy Earhart
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it because I want to do it. Women‚ like men‚ should try to do the impossible. And when they fail‚ their failure should be a challenge to others.” Amelia Earhart was a revolutionist‚ daring to go where women were usually shamed from going. It was‚ and still partially is‚ a man’s world‚ but Amelia didn’t let that stop her from chasing her dreams. Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24‚ 1897 in Atchison‚ Kansas. Her father was an alcoholic and her mother didn’t want her around that‚ so most of her
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having female pilots (“The First Women”). Bessie Coleman was the first African American to gain a pilot’s license‚ and her stunt flying proved to men what women were fully capable of (“The First Women”). All of these women served as inspiration to Amelia Earhart‚ whose daring stunts brought publicity and record-breaking achievements smashed any barriers in her way. She was clever
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Amelia earhart is my hero because she was the first woman to fly solo across the atlantic ocean on an airplane. Amelia mary earhart was born on July 24‚ 1897 in Atchison‚ KS. She grow up with her sister Grace Muriel Earhart which was born 1899 and her parents Amy and Edwin earhart. Until she was twelve years old she lived with her wealthy grandparents alfred and amelia Harris otis‚ in Atchison‚ Kansas where she attended a private school. In 1909 she went to live with her parents in Des Moines‚ Iowa
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soaring‚ flying was Amelia Earhart’s favorite hobby. Amelia Earhart is an inspiration to everyone with heart filled dreams. First‚ Amelia had a joyful childhood. She had a family who loved her and a place to call home. On July 24‚ 1897‚ Amy and Edwin Earhart had a baby girl (Wagner). Amelia was born into a wealthy and influential family. In 1908‚ the Earhart family moved to Des Moines‚ Iowa for job opportunities. This event resulted less play time for Amelia and her sister‚ Muriel. Amelia also enjoyed adventure
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Amelia Earhart has been inspiring women for decades. She has earned the title of a role model for all women. She never let anyone stand in her path for success. Amelia never gave up‚ or let someone tell her she would never be a pilot. She worked hard to become a pilot. Amelia Earhart is an inspiring women who deserves a national holiday. Amelia was born on July 24‚ 1897. I believe this date should be the day to remember Amelia and all her incredible feats. This day will be a national holiday. Amelia
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Amelia Earhart: Role in Woman Status Amelia Earhart was born on July 24‚ 1897 in Atchison‚ Kansas‚ and died on January 5‚ 1939. Earhart is an international hero and between 1930 and 1935 she set seven women distance aviation and speed records. Earhart wanted to be the first women to fly around the world. Many things that she has done were considered unladylike at that time period. She was talked bad about and unsupported; yet that didn ’t change her determination to accomplish and reach her dreams
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