Women gets lost flying over Pacific Ocean. Amelia Earhart known as the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean . Amelia was born on July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas, in America's heartland. She spent much of her early childhood in the upper-middle class household of her maternal grandparents. Amelia's mother, Amelia "Amy" Otis, married a man who showed much promise, but had never been able to break the addiction to alcohol. Edwin Earhart was on a constant search to establish his career and put the family on a firm financial foundation. When the situation got bad, Amy would send Amelia and her sister Muriel to their grandparents' home. Amelia and her sister were very adventurous they would room around the neighborhood and explore new things. When Amelia was 10 years old she returned with her mother, Edwin constantly struggled financially and to gain employment. So Amelia and her family moved around constantly causing her to attend different schools. In 1915 Amelia moved to Chicago and attended Hyde Park High School where she excelled in chemistry. Her father taught her how to become independent and not to rely on someone else to “take care” of her.
(Amelia Earhart." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 10 May 2016.) Amelia …show more content…
She was a shy, charismatic appeal that belied her determination and ambition. In her passion for flying, she amassed a number of distance and altitude world records. But beyond her accomplishments as a pilot, she also wanted to make a statement about the role and worth of women. She dedicated much of her life to prove that, like men, women could excel in their chosen professions, and that they could have equal value. This all contributed to her wide appeal and international celebrity. Her mysterious disappearance, added to all of this, has given Earhart lasting recognition in popular culture as one of the world's most famous
(Amelia Earhart." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 10 May 2016.) Amelia …show more content…
She was a shy, charismatic appeal that belied her determination and ambition. In her passion for flying, she amassed a number of distance and altitude world records. But beyond her accomplishments as a pilot, she also wanted to make a statement about the role and worth of women. She dedicated much of her life to prove that, like men, women could excel in their chosen professions, and that they could have equal value. This all contributed to her wide appeal and international celebrity. Her mysterious disappearance, added to all of this, has given Earhart lasting recognition in popular culture as one of the world's most famous