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Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas. Her mother was Amy Otis Earhart, amd her father was Edwin Earhart.
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Amelia was not strong as a child. She suffered from typhoid fever,diphtheria, and other serious diseases.
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In 1903 there was a great achievement in aviation. Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first successful flight of a well manned, heavier-than-air craft.
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Amelia's father, Edwin Earhart was an alcoholic. Her father could not keep a job and could not support his family.Amelia and her family moved many times. By the time Amelia was a teen their family had broken up.
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In 1914 Canada was fighting in World War 1. They fought until the wars end in 1918.
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Anita Snook was very important in Amelia's life. Anita taught Amelia how to fly. Amelia and Neta took to eachother at sight. Neta Had restored a Canadian training plane.
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At a time where women had been able to vote for only a few years, Amelia was strong, intelligent, and fearless. She was a good role model for all people.
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Amelia Earhart used her fame to speak out about Pacifism and equal rights for women. She did not like the fame, but soared to it anyway.
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In 1927 Charles Lindbergh made a solo air flight across the Atlantic Ocean.He was the first person ever to do this.
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Amelia Earhart was the first women to fly across the Atlantic.She was also the second person to cross it alone.
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George was an important figure in the life of Amelia. He became Amelia's manager and her agent. He published a book that Amelia wrote about her grand adventures. They later got married and made flight plans together.
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Amelia went missing on July 2, 1937. She was making her last flight around the world, when she disappeared in the Pacific Ocean. Many people searched for her but she was never found.
