Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart worked as a nurse's aide and social worker during WWI in Toronto, Canada. In 1932, she was the 1st woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. She was a president of the Ninety Nines. She placed 3rd in the First Women's Air Derby in 1929 and fought for women to participate commercial aviation. She was a strong financial supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment and promoted women forming leadership roles in the community.
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"My ambition is to have this wonderful gift produce practical results for the future of commercial flying and for the women who may want to fly tomorrow's planes."-Amelia Earhart
Adventure in the air and in the sea |
November of 1936, Amelia Earhart wrote a letter to FDR explaining her upcoming around the world flight and asking for assistance from the Navy. Documents of Amelia Earhart. FDR Library
"Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others." -Amelia Earhart
"Last voice transmission from Amelia giving positioning data: "KHAQQ calling Itasca. We must be on you but cannot see you...gas is running low..
"Please know I am quite aware of the hazards...I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail their failure must be but a challenge to others." - Quote From Amelia Earhart.."Last Flight"
"Please know I am quite aware of the hazards...I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail their failure must be but a challenge to others." - Quote From Amelia Earhart.."Last Flight"