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The Birth of a Legend
Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1879 at her grandmother's house. Her parents, Edwin and Amy Otis Earhart also had another daughter named Muriel. Amelia was also a sick child and because of her father's inability to get a job she lived with her grandmother, but mostly in the winter. -
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Life and Accomplishments of Amelia Earhart
Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1879 inside of her grandmother's house. At her final flight on July 2, 1937 her plane was lost because of overcast skies, poor signal, and a innacurate map. After multiply searched for her plane Amelia was declared dead on January 5, 1939. -
Family Life
During Amelia's early life her family was a big impact on her achievements. Amelia lived with her parents in the summer and her grandmother in the winter. She lived with her grandmother in the winter during her early years because her father, Edwin had a rough time keeping a job. She also stayed with her grandmother a lot because her grandmother loved her curiosity and adventurous mind when Amelia was around three years old. -
Love at First Sight
Although the date is not specifically known, Amelia first fell in love with planes when she saw her first plane when she was around four years old. Her mother, Amy Otis took her to her first air show at the state fair around summer time while her father was searching for a job. -
Highschool Graduate
Amelia Earhart graduated from high school in Chicago. The high school she attended was Hyde Park High school, Amelia was excited to graduate so she could explore the world and go to college. Although the date might not be specific, we do know that she graduated around 1916. -
School in Philadelphia
We are not sure of the specific date, Amelia Earhart attended Ogontz School in Piladelphia around 1916. Amelia attended school at Ogontz because Amelia was indecisive on where to go in life. She didn't know what she wanted to be so this school didn't work out and she flew to Canada. -
World War I
Around 1917 Amelia Earhart was a nurse aid in Canada in WWI after her other school did not work out. Young Amelia was still unsure of what she wanted to be so she thought helping out might get her interested in medical school. -
Away from Home...and Back again
We don't know the specific date but Amelia went to college at Columbia University in 1919. College was going ok for about half a year, but then her parents decided to move back together after a recent divorce. To keep her parents from arguing, Amelia moved in with her parents in California. -
Amelia's First Plane!
The specific date is unknown but Amelia bought her first plane in 1920. Amelia purchased her plane in Minnesota because she wanted to fly more frequently. Amelia decided to name her plane "Canary". -
Goodbye Canary, Hello Boston!
No specific date was recorded but Amelia sold her first plane, "Canary" and took her mother and drove to Boston. Amelia had to sell the plane because things between her mother and father did not work out. -
Off to Harvard!
There is no specific date, but Amelia attended Harvard in 1925. Amelia was still struggling to decide on her career choice and chose to go to Harvard. Harvard was not the right chose for Amelia so she decided that maybe flying was her permanent choice. -
First Women to Fly Across the Atlantic
In 1928, Amelia Earhart, Bill Stolts, and Louis Gordan flew across the Atlantic. Amelia really enjoyed the flight, but she was only a passenger. They flew to New York and Amelia was an instant success. Although Amelia did not know what all the fuss was about! -
Instant Fame!
As soon as Amelia landed everyone was very interested in Amelia. With all the fame she got, she also got a producer! When she landed in New York, the pepole wanted more, and George Putnam new how to get Amelia to be a huge success! -
Strictly Business
In 1931, Amelia and George Putnam got married! They got married ina little church and planned on having kids but there was no time! Although Amelia and George swore to be only client and manager, there was always something there. -
Flight to New Ginny
On Amelia's finial flight, Amelia flew to New Ginny. Amelia flew over 22,000 miles on her last solo flight. -
Bermuda Triangle
Amelia's final flight was on July 2, 1937. Many people believe her passing was because she flew over the Bermuda Triangle. Although this might be a reason, her plane crash could also be because of overcast skies, and her inaccurate map. Rescue immediately went looking for her after they lost the plane's signal. They never found the remains, plane or any evidence to prove she died. Amelia was declared dead on January 5, 1939. -
Amelia Earhart Declared Dead
