CHARLES LINDBERGH
Name: Charles Lindbergh
Born: 4 February 1902
Detroit, Michigan
Died 26 August 1974 (aged 72)
Kipahulu, Maui, Hawaii
Occupation Aviator
Charles Augustus Lindbergh (4 February 1902 – 26 August 1974) known as "Lucky
Lindy" and "The Lone Eagle", was an American pilot famous for the first solo,
non-stop flight across the Atlantic, from Roosevelt Field, Long Island to Paris
in 1927 in the Spirit of St. Louis. In the ensuing deluge of fame, Lindbergh
became the world's best-known aviator.
In the years prior to World War II, Lindbergh was a noted isolationist, and a
leader in the America First Committee to keep the U.S. out of the coming war.
Nevertheless, he flew combat missions in the Pacific Theater as a consultant. In
later years, Lindbergh took an active role in the environmental movement.
Charles Lindbergh is a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Name: Charles Lindbergh
Born: 4 February 1902
Detroit, Michigan
Died 26 August 1974 (aged 72)
Kipahulu, Maui, Hawaii
Occupation Aviator
Charles Augustus Lindbergh (4 February 1902 – 26 August 1974) known as "Lucky
Lindy" and "The Lone Eagle", was an American pilot famous for the first solo,
non-stop flight across the Atlantic, from Roosevelt Field, Long Island to Paris
in 1927 in the Spirit of St. Louis. In the ensuing deluge of fame, Lindbergh
became the world's best-known aviator.
In the years prior to World War II, Lindbergh was a noted isolationist, and a
leader in the America First Committee to keep the U.S. out of the coming war.
Nevertheless, he flew combat missions in the Pacific Theater as a consultant. In
later years, Lindbergh took an active role in the environmental movement.
Charles Lindbergh is a recipient of the Medal of Honor.