Charles+Lindbergh

media type="youtube" key="XgU_MXdfnQg" height="344" width="425" 20th Century By Billy Charles Augustus Lindbergh was a hero in the 20th century. He did many miraculous things that helped America. He didn’t just help aviation; he was part of a federal law. Charles Lindbergh was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. His real name is Charles Augustus Lindbergh. His nicknames were “Lucky Lindy” or “The Lone Eagle”. Unfortunately he died on August 26, 1974, in Kipahula, Maui, Hawaii, at the age of 72. At an early age, Charles was interested in mechanics of motorized transportation. Later in his life he was a mechanical engineer at the University of Wisconsin. He was interested in airplanes, but he had never seen one. Charles Lindbergh did many amazing things. His most miraculous thing was when he flew the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic. His flight started in Long Island, New York, and he ended the trip in Paris, France. On May 20, 1927, at 7:52 A.M. he left from New York in his plane //The Spirit of St.Louis.// He Landed at 10:22 P.M. on May 21, 1927.

Charles Lindbergh affected America in many ways. He made aviation a lot more popular. Charles was named brigadier general of the Air Force Reserve. Unfortunately, he lost some of his popularity when he opposed America’s entry into World War II.

In 1932, his 2-year-old son was kidnapped and killed. Because of that, America passed a law that kidnapping was a federal crime.

Charles Lindbergh was important in the 20th century because he was a hero to all Americans. He brought many people’s spirit up and made the most of his life.

Work cited

Davis, Lucile. __Charles Lindbergh a photo-illustrated biography__. Mankato, Minn: Bridgestone Books, 1999.

Educational, Grolier. __World War I and the Depression: 1918-1941 (American Scene, The: Events: Volume 6)__. Grand Rapids: Grolier, 1999.

"Chasing the Sun - Charles Lindbergh." __PBS__. 21 May 2009 .

21 May 2009 .