Amelia Earhart in Night at the Museum

Description: Amelia Mary Earhart(July 24, 1897 ¨C missing July 2, 1937, declared dead January 5, 1939) was a noted American aviation pioneer, and author.Earhart was the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for becoming the first aviatrix to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.[4] She set many other records,[2] wrote best-selling... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: Amelia Mary Earhart(July 24, 1897 ¨C missing July 2, 1937, declared dead January 5, 1939) was a noted American aviation pioneer, and author.Earhart was the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for becoming the first aviatrix to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.[4] She set many other records,[2] wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences, and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots.