Charles Lindbergh Roaring 20's
By: Madeline Potter
About Charles Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh is known as the first person to fly a solo nonstop transatlantic flight. He is a legend and an iconic person from the 1920's. Charles was born on February 4, 1902 in Detroit Michigan. He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin and in Washington DC. He later realized his passion for aviation and went on to become an airmail carrier. He got his plane, "the Spirit of St. Louis," and flew the first solo transatlantic flight on May 20, 1927. The flight was a success! In the 1930's, Charles youngest son was kidnapped and killed.
Lindbergh Portrait
This picture is of Charles Lindbergh in his flying gear. Charles was an American hero and the first person to fly a solo transatlantic flight. Charles started his iconic flight on May 20, 1927 in New York. The flight lasted 33 1/2 hours and ended the following day. He landed in Paris, France. This meant the flight was a success!
The Spirit of St. Louis
This plane behind Charles was the plane that completed Charles' most famous flight. Charles first tested this plane when he flew from San Diego to New York city. He was in awe of this plane and fell in love. This plane is very important and relevant in Charles' career because without this plane, the flight may have not gone as well as it did.
Kidnapped
At about 9pm on March 1, 1932, Charles Lindbergh's first born son was kidnapped. Later, the Lindbergh family received a ransom note that was anonymous. They paid the ransom but never got their child back. After searching for weeks, the baby's body was found in the woods nearby.
Charles Death
Charles Death
Charles Lindbergh died on August 26, 1974. Charles was 72 years old when he died of Lymphoma in Maui, Hawaii. He is remembered as a hero and an example that no mountain is too big to climb, and no sea is too big to fly across (literally)!