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    Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart was a role model and pioneer for all women in the 20th century, and even still today. After flying a majority of her life, she set many records among women, the United States, and world records as well. She truly proved that success is brought upon by effort. She was born in 1897 in Atchison, Kansas. When she was growing up she was always a tom boy. When she was 10, she thought nothing of airplanes. It wasn’t until She saw an exhibition of an airplane, and first

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    There are many theories on what happened to Amelia Earhart but which ones are true? Nobody really knows for sure what happened to her but there are many theories on what happened. Amelia Earhart was an experienced pilot. she was the first female pilot to fly across the atlantic ocean. That by itself is a very long flight for back then, but she wanted to step it up by flying across the whole world. (Crouch) Amelia Earhart disappeared on July 2, 1937. To this day nobody knows for sure what happened

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    the lady can take off. Then, the plane lifted off into the air! Inside the plane is Amelia Earhart! Amelia was born in Atchison, Kansas, on July 24, 1897. Her goal was to be the first female pilot. Amelia Earhart first wanted to fly in 1917 when a red airplane flew past her when she was visiting her sister in Toronto. She said, “I believe that little red airplane said something to me as it swished by me." Amelia first started to take lessons in January 3rd of 1921. In July 1921 she bought herself

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    Hello! My name is Amelia Mary Earhart, and I was born on July 24, 1897. I was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean, and I have earned many aviation records, (which is a history record for people who are Aviators, also known as an Aircraft pilot). I received the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross for flying across the Atlantic ocean, this was my greatest award, and the best moment of my life. On May, 15, 1923 I became the 16th woman to be issued a pilot’s license! This was rarely ever

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    also had many talents. Amelia Earhart was a passionate, courageous, and inspiring person to women and people all over the world. Amelia Earhart's personal background, career, and impact on women have all contributed to the person that she is thought of today. Amelia was born in Atchison, Kansas on the summer day of July 24, 1897, her father was a railroad attorney, because of this they moved around a lot. She had a sister named Muriel, who was adventurous just like Amelia. Their imagination was

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    A search party set sail for a remote Pacific island this weekend to look for clues about the fate of Amelia Earhart. The American aviation pioneer disappeared 80 years ago during an attempt to fly around the world. In the latest National Geographic-sponsored expedition seeking Earhart’s remains, a group of forensic dogs will be brought to the island of Nikumaroro to sniff for human bones. Earhart was already a famous aviator by the time she set off for her round-the-world flight in June 1937. Among

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    Amelia Earhart Introduction The first woman to break records and do dangerous adventures on her own. She started aviation at a young age and made different opportunities for other woman. She made history along with help and support from others. Her name is Amelia Earhart, a brave and outgoing woman. What made Amelia want to fly? Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1897 in Kansas City. Her and her family moved to a lot of places because of her father’s business. Once they had moved to California

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    The Lockheed air ship carrying American pilot Amelia Earhart and guide Frederick Noonan is reported missing on July 2, 1937. Earhart’s round-the-world-flight was cut short when her Lockheed Electra disappeared over the Pacific Ocean. She was born in Atchison, Kansas 1897. One year her and her family went on a Christmas vacation to visit her sister in Toronto, 1917. During this vacation, a pilot flew his plane near her. That Christmas vacation would have the biggest impact the rest of her life.

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    Amelia Earhart has resonated in our society, ever since her death, but she was also a very prominent figure during the Great Depression. Earhart was a very independent woman, and prided herself on this. Born on July 24th, 1897, from a very young age she embraced a sense of experimentation and physical freedom , which led to her success in woman’s rights later in her life. As a child Earhart described, “It has always seemed to me that boys and girls are educated very differently.” When Earhart got

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    Amelia Earhart was a pilot in the 1930’s. She was an adventurous child. This led her to be a very independent adult. Amelia loved to fly. She later set out to set several aviation records. Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. In Atchison, Kansas on July 24, 1897, a girl named Amelia Earhart was born to Amelia and Edwin. As a little girl, Amelia hated traditional gender roles. Amelia spent a lot of her childhood at her grandparent’s house. Amelia loved to play with her sister

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