Amelia Earhart's Journey

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The word “journey” can strike a series of emotions and images into one’s heart. It could make one feel excited for adventure, or curious about the future. It can make one think of faraway places, and of interesting people. The word “journey” can make one think of adventurers and innovators alike. Individuals such as Lewis and Clark, Ernest Shackleton, and even Neil Armstrong come to mind. One might also think of Amelia Earhart, the woman whom embarked on one of the most daring yet mysterious journeys the world has ever known. In the city of Atchison, Kansas on July 24, 1897, Amelia Mary Earhart was born. Her mother did not believe in raising “nice little girls,” and she allowed her daughters to wear bloomers, giving Amelia and her

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