Charles Lindbergh
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Significance?
- became an instant american hero - his flight also promotes the idea of commercial air transportation
When?
1927
Why?
An offer of $25,000 to anyone who could fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean
What?
Became the first person to fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean
Who,
Charles Lindbergh
Where?
New York to Paris
How?
Piloting his plane, the spirit of St. Louis, Lindbergh accomplished his flight in just 33.5 hours
