Charles Lindbergh

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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


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