Research Paper On Charles Lindbergh

On June 22, 1930, Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. was born to the infamous “Lucky Lindy” and his wife, Anne. When he was a mere 20 months old, he was kidnapped from his crib in the house where parents and staff were in the house beneath him. The kidnapping occurred from a second story window in a rainstorm where no one heard a thing! Here in lie the questions that we will discuss in this paper. The police suspected an inside job from the beginning. Whomever carried out the abduction knew the whereabouts of the nursery and the parent’s plans for the particular evening in questions. With the residence being in

That is what happened to the famous aviator, and his wife’s 20 month old baby.

Amelia Mary Earhart had the courage and independence to do anything she wanted to do. This includes crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a plane and sharing her visions for aviation and women. She inspired many, formed the first women aviator’s association, and she tried to fly around the world. That is why I think that Amelia Earhart has made a difference. And as I have said, Amelia Earhart has certainly affected many people.

One of the greatest heroes the world has ever known Charles Augustus Lindbergh. He is most famous for his transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. Lindbergh acquired great fame for doing “good will” tours in Latin America. Other than politicians and war heroes no one has yet quite matched his fame. He was a genus when it came to aviation and mechanics. He advised the making and design of several planes from ones made of wood and wire to supersonic jets. He helped several countries and airlines by giving them advise on their air fleets. He wrote several documents of his journeys and of his life.

With his new found fame, Lindbergh spent much of his time in promoting the aviation field while going around the United States with his iconic plane the Spirit of St. Louis. While visiting various cities in the US, he would participate in countless parades as well as give speeches. His fame grew to such height that he was soon regarded as an international celebrity who was nicknamed “Lucky Lindy” and “The Lone Eagle”. By 1927 he released a book entitled “We”, about his historic flight which quickly became a bestseller. Throughout all his rising fame and influence, Lindbergh had always stuck to helping the aviation industry as well as other causes which he felt important.

Over 100 years ago, when humanity looked for new places to conquer, two men looked to the skies. Wilbur and Orville Wright built the first working motor airplane, and after that day, the world took a huge interest in aviation, causing many leading pioneers and innovators in the aerospace field to emerge, revolutionizing the way we look at the skies.

During the time of the kidnapping (America in the1930's) America as undergoing some major political and economic changes. A controversial issue pf the time period was prohibition. Prohibition was the movement to stop the manufacturing and selling of alcoholic beverages. The eighteenth amendment outlawed the manufacturing, importing, exporting, transporting and selling of alcoholic beverages in the United States. Many Americans turned to illegal activities to get around the law. Many Americans resorted to going to places where alcoholic beverages were sold illegally and some Americans even made, sold and transported their own alcohol often referred to as "Moonshine".

The 1920s was a decade of drastic change in the United States, with many new conflicts, leisure activities, and heroes to worship (Nash 374). Charles Lindbergh was one of these heroes. Born in 1902, he was trained in aviation and worked as an airmail pilot (Bishop). Later, he made history by becoming the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone (Nash 388). On May twenty-first, 1927, Lindbergh traveled from New York to Le Bourget field in Paris in his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis (James). He designed this plane himself, working to make it as small and lightweight as possible (Kessner “Charles Lindbergh, A New Hero”). Known as the “lone eagle”, Lindbergh became one of the biggest celebrities of the era (Chamberlain). His flight caused more excitement than any other event of its time (Nash 388). Approximately 25,000 people were at Le Bourget field to watch Lindbergh land (James). Upon returning to the United States, there were numerous parades and dinners to honor his achievement (“Lindbergh Visit Ends”). Charles Lindbergh was the most influential hero to emerge from the 1920s, making an impact by transforming aviation, as well as acting as a role model for the American public and encouraging a return to the old way of American life.

“Lucky Lindy” has been on a high since he made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20, just three years ago. Although other pilots have crossed the Atlantic before as well, Lindbergh has become the first one to do it non-stop and by himself. His flight has amazed people all around the world and he was awarded the medal of honor by President Coolidge a year later.

Columbus sailed to the "New World" in 1492. While Lindbergh didn't take flight until 1927. That is over a 400 year gap. For Columbus's voyage he had to go to the Spanish Monarchy for funding. It wasn't until after they had captured the last Muslim strong hold hat they agreed to fund his expedition. While Lindbergh had heard that a hotel owner, Raymond Orteig, was offering 25,000 to the first pilot that would journey from New York to Paris without stopping. While both journeys crosses the Atlantic Ocean hey were traveling in opposite directions. Columbus sailed to North America and Lindbergh flew to Europe. Lindbergh and his wife stayed married until he passed away in 1974. Hey even stayed together through the tough time of their first born, Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr., being kidnapped at only 20 months old.he was later found not 4 miles from their home dead. Even though Columbus and Felipa had a child, Ferdinand Columbus, they still separated. Both Columbus and Lindbergh received praise and honor for their accomplishments. But what some may not know, Columbus was arrested and striped of his title and riches. Lindbergh received medals, including the Distinguished Flying Criss Medal, and even wrote best seller. Columbus was only in his fifties when he died on May 2, 1506 in Valladoid Spain. His remains were moved many times, including moving to the Dominican Republic and to Cuba than back to

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Christopher Columbus and Charles Lindbergh, two courageous explorers are well known for enduring and successfully completing an extremely dangerous journey. Columbus and Lindberg share many similarities but also many differences because of the timespan of 400 years between their journies. In result of this, the achievements, challenges, and also skills differentiate in the journeys of both men.

Charles Lindbergh had a great impact on the 1920’s. Lindbergh had some challenges in his bat, but he fought through them. He had the first solo flight across the Atlantic. Lindbergh has such a great impact during the twenties him flying across the Atlantic made it to where people were able to fly across the world.

Overview: American aviator Charles Lindbergh’s infant son Charles Jr. Lindbergh was kidnapped in March of 1932 from their home in Hopewell, New Jersey. A ransom note was written and eventually paid by the family. When the family paid the ransom, they were told they would find their infant son on a boat of the shore of New Jersey, but it was later discovered that this boat did not exist. The body of their infant son was found a week later a few blocks from their home. Investigators matched the handwriting of the ransom note to the handwriting of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, who was found guilty for kidnapping and murder. This was the first case solved by handwriting analysis.

Lindbergh’s achievement has spread around the world and changed the aviation history. The media and the public nicknamed “Lucky Lindy,” or “The Lone Eagle” and he became famous everywhere. He received many prestigious honors, including Distinguished Flying Cross medal from President Calvin Coolidge. He traveled around the country to give speeches and participate in parades, which honored his courageous achievement. Later, he made several more flights internationally and reflected his legendary flight in the book, We in 1927, and later in his life, Of Flight and Life (1948) and The Spirit of St.Louis

Many authors, critics, and everyday social readers define Ernest Hemingway as the prime example of 20th century American literature. Hemingway’s works transcend time itself, so that even readers today analyze and criticize his works. His works, of course, have drawn praises and animosity from all corners of the globe. Critics often applause Hemingway on his short simple prose, for which many people recognize him for. His writing builds upon the masterful usage of “short, simple words and short, simple sentences” (Wagner, 3) to create clear and easy to