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Amelia Earhart. By Clara. Early Life. Born in Kansas. Born July 24,1897. Nurse,1918. Younger sister, Muriel. She was an aviator. Born by Mississippi River. Education. 1920-22 started flying lessons. Went to Columbia University. Favorite subjects, chemistry and physics.
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Amelia Earhart By Clara
Early Life • Born in Kansas. • Born July 24,1897. • Nurse,1918. • Younger sister, Muriel. • She was an aviator. • Born by Mississippi River.
Education • 1920-22 started flying lessons. • Went to Columbia University. • Favorite subjects, chemistry and physics. • 1917, started medical school.
Accomplishments • May 21, 1932, flew to Europe. • Flew across U.S.A.,1928. • Crossed ocean in 15 hours 18 minutes. • Started a round the world flight on June 1 1937. • Plane is lost, June 3, 1937. • Won a lot of awards in England.
Later Life • 1931 married Gorge Palmer Patner. • June 3 1937, lost at sea.
Fun Facts • Named her plane Friendship. • Nick names were, Lady Lindy, First Lady of Air. • Placed 3rd in Women's Air Derby.
Bibliography • http://www.factmonster.com/ • http://www.k8.ebonline.com/failedlogin?target=/elementary • http://www.infohio.org/