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Amelia Mary Earhart (July 24, 1897 – disappeared 1937) was a noted American aviation pioneer and author.Earhart was the first aviatrix to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She received the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross for this record..She set many other records,wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots.




Born July 24, 1897

Atchison, Kansas, U.S.

Disappeared July 2, 1937 (aged 39)

Pacific Ocean, en route to Howland Island

Status Declared dead in absentia January 5, 1939 (aged 41)

Nationality American

Known for First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and setting many aviation records.

Spouse George P. Putnam

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