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Charles Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh
Morgan Kaniszewski
Mrs. Baker
Literature 2nd Hour
17 Feb. 2017
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Morgan Kaniszewski
Mrs. Baker
Literature Analysis
17 Feb. 2017
The Soaring 20s
The 20 year period between the end of World War I and the beginning of World War II has
been called the “Golden Age of Aviation.” During this time period, airplanes changed from being
slow and wooden framed to sleek and metal that could and would change the world of
transportation and aircraft fighting forever. Especially in the 1920s, aviation boomed and many
people got distracted from their everyday lives to witness history. Charles A Lindbergh was one of
those people who gained the attention of many Americans. During the 1920s Charles Lindbergh
kept the American people on the edge of their seats by conquering many aviation missions that
Born on February 4, 1902, in Detroit Michigan, Charles A. Lindbergh was the only child of
Charles Augustus Lindbergh and Evangeline Lodge Land Lindbergh. Growing up, Charles never
found himself as a great student and often found himself very bored during classes. He found
himself more interested in cars, and machines that could have a large impact on everyday life. He
left his studying in Wisconsin to study airplane flying in Lincoln, Nebraska, from 1920 to 1922.
After many exhibition flights, he soon became a household name throughout the nation for being
the first person to fly solo and nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean, flying from New York to Paris
on May 20 to May 21, 1927 in his single-engine airplane, The Spirit of St. Louis. He was a very
dedicated young man, with high goals that no one could take away from him.
When many think of the 1920s, they imagine flapper dancers and the birth of mass cultures,
but there is more to the roaring years then meet the eye. The so called “Roaring Twenties” were a
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time of prosperity and youth shortly after World War I. Aviation during this time had a strong
impact on not just the United States, but other countries as well that were competing to be many of
the “firsts.” It is safe to say, that Charles Lindbergh, along with many other famous aviators,
brought people together the 1920’s and had a great influence on how wars would be fought in the
future. A video documentary claims, “In the late 1920s and early 1930s, Lindbergh used his fame
to promote the development of both commercial aviation and mail services in the United States”
(Cavendish).
The 1920s were a time of testing the limits. The era encouraged people to push their limits
and that's exactly what Charles Lindbergh did. At the time, he had so many people relying on him
to fly faster and longer than anyone ever has before. He also had the government relying on him
and pushing him to do his best. He wanted to show people that anything was possible and he
proved many people wrong who doubted him. Although he seemed to be a tough, cold hearted
man, he was very kind in a shy way. Reporters at the time would say, “He could be touching and
tender in a masculine way”(Cavendish). Charles Lindbergh was a family man at heart. He loved
spending time with friends and family when he was not conquering so called “impossible” air
tasks.
Aviation in the 1920s had a huge impact on how people spent their everyday lives and how
people and goods were transported. Charles A. lindbergh, who died on August 24, 1947, will be
known forever for his flight missions and how he brought many people together during a time that
seemed very independent. Charles A. Lindbergh had a great impact on the 1920s and aviation, but
also the 1920s had an even greater impact on him and pushed him to do his best.
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Works Cited
Cavendish, Richard, “Birth of Charles Lindbergh February 4th, 1902. (Months Past).” History
“Charles Lindbergh Biography.” Bio., A&E Television Networks, 8 Jul. 2014,
Questar Video. “The Lindbergh Story - Full Vintage Documentary - 3688.” Youtube, 5 Dec. 2013,
www. youtube.com/watch?v=2xw_rwytfgk&t=11765.
Shapiro, Stanley. “The celebrity of Charles Lindbergh.”Air Power History vol. 56, no.1, 2009,
go.galegroup.com/ps/:do?p=AONE&SW=w&uium_accesmich&y=2.1id=GALE%7CAI95