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Amelia Earhart in her Lockheed L- 10E Electra prepares for 27,000 mile globe flight, Alameda, ca. 1937

Why does Amelia Earhart still fascinate us?

Source: National Geographic

Amelia Earhart was a pioneer and flying icon for her achievement both in the air and on the ground. Read more about society’s continued fascination with her.

This entry was posted in Bold Actions and tagged Culture & Society, Historic Figures, People on February 1, 2020 by Daniella Navarro.

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