Charles Lindbergh
What did Anne want in a husband?
A hero, Someone adventurous, someone laid back, doesn't like limelight
What organization does Charles Lindbergh become apart of?
America First Committee (anti-interventionist group)
What was Charles college experience?
Attended the University of Wisconsin, Flunked out his 2nd year Enjoyed the ROTC program (great marksmanship) Did stunts on his motorcycle
What was Charles taught by others?
Barnstorming and parachuting
What did Charles and Anne start doing?
Became glider pilots, traveled to SW and Central America (took pictures of Mayan ruins), brought attention to value of aircraft reconnaissance, flew from New York to China, Left America for more privacy
How kidnapped their son?
Bruno Hauptmann
What was Charles early life like?
Charles was the man of the house while his father was away, He learned machinery well from the farm equipment , He learned how to take apart a car (Maria) and put it back, He hated formal education
Who brought Charles down to Mexico?
Dwight Marrow (father of Anne Marrow)
What did he get into with FDR?
FDR canceled air mail carried by private planes, said there was corruption and overcharging, Charles took it as a personal attack
What happened to Charles after graduation?
He collided with a plane midair, survived b/c parachute
How did Charles view death?
He didn't care, He had an "I survived" mentality
What does Charles think of the press?
He didn't like them, thought they were invasive, wanted them to stay away, he did write for the New York Times
What does Charles do when he gets back to the US?
He does a 48 state tour
What'd did Charles do for experience after being an assistant?
He enlisted in the Army Air Core
What did Charles realize when he got to the Army Air Core?
He had to do actual school again
How did Charles get interested in flying?
He has already masted the car and motorcycle, flying was next
How did Charles view politics?
He hated them, considered himself republican
What happened to the grandfather?
He lost his arm
What does Charles do in WWII?
He try to go back to the air force but they wont let him, Charles starts consulting with Ford, Flew secret missions
What did CA want?
He want to improve life for farmers and for the railroads and banks to be regulated
What did CA (Charles Lindbergh's dad) do?
He was a politician, studied law
Why'd his family come over to the United States?
He was accused of embezzling
What was his flying experience like before his alone flight?
He was assistant to Erold Bahl Would watch the mechanics
What was it like for Charles with the US mail?
He was hired as chief pilot by the Robertsons, Charles planned the mail routes, He often had to deal with bad weather, parachuted out a number of times
Why did people vote for CA?
He was honest and for the people
Why does Charles go to Germany?
He was used as a spy to see how their military strength was, Charles was given a medal by Germany (controversial)
Where did Charles go to learn how to fly?
He went to the Nebraska Flying Compnay
What are some features of Charles' plane?
Huge gas tank, periscope to see, single light pilots chair, no radio, no parachute, lack of some navigation equipment
What does Charles see that makes him think he'll make it to Paris?
Ireland
What are reasons that Charles was seen as a hero?
Media built on this story and it sold well, he represented American Individualism, the technological advances, he was humble and honored those who had failed the trip before him seen as a clean American boy
Where his grandfather's family settle? Why?
Minnesota, It was considered the "new Sweden", had a similar culture
What happened to Charles when he lands in Paris?
People tore his plane apart, someone stole his log book
What were the problems with long trips before Charles' fight?
Planes were too heavy, 2 people or more were trying to do the flight
What party was CA apart of?
Progressive Republicans
Where'd Charles get his plane built?
San Francisco
What else was Charles interested in?
Science (started b/c his Grandfather was a dentist), Worked with Alexis Carrel to make a mechanical heart to keep the body stable during surgery, Worked with Goddard on rockets
What did Charles Lindbergh's mother do?
She was a school teacher and had a chemistry degree
Where did Anne graduate college?
Smith College
Where did his grandfather immigrate from?
Sweden
What was the name of the plane?
The Spirit of St. Louis
How was the kidnapper caught?
The kidnapper (Bruno Hauptmann) was using gold from the ransom, Condon and Charles identified them
How did the kidnapping happen?
The kidnapper broke into their house and took the baby out of his room
What tragedy happens to the Lindbergh's?
Their first son is kidnapped and murderd
Why didn't others want to build Charles' plane?
Thought it was too risky b/c one engine, gas issues, and only one person would fly
What did Charles want in a wife?
Wanted the to learn to fly, to have good sight and hearing
What does Charles do post war?
becomes an environmentalist, became member of Air Force Scientific Advisory Board (monitored secret tests), wrote books
Where is Charles after his marriage to Anne?
friends with the elite, built an estate in New Jersey
What was Charles personality like?
shy, especially around girls, he really focused on aviation, clean living (no drinking or smoking), liked practical jokes
What did Charles Lindbergh get from his father (CA)?
the love of the outdoors, risk taking
What did the Lindberghs do after the kidnapping?
they disliked the press even more, blamed them
What are problems he encounters when flying to Paris?
tired, runs into ice (weighs him down), had to hold his eye open at times
