Amelia Earhart
(1897-1937)
Background Information
Background
Amelia Earhart...
- Born on July 24th 1897
- Moved to Atchison, Kansas
- 12 years old
- Lived with grandparents
- Younger sister- Grace Earhart
- Inspired to fly planes when she saw one for the first time
Achievements
- Broke women’s altitude record when she rose to 14,000 feet
- First woman to fly across the Atlantic; 20 hours 40 minutes
- Set women’s speed record for 100 kilometers (no load and with load) 500kg
- Set speed record for of 181.18 mph over a 3K course
Achievements
Impact
- Set records for Mens and Womans flights
- Advanced in womens Aviation
- Inspired career choices for women
Impact
Sources
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/aa/earhart/aa_earhart_subj.html
https://www.biography.com/people/amelia-earhart-9283280
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Amelia-Earhart