Amelia Earhart’s Historic Flight
Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean on May 21, 1932, landing in Ireland after departing from Newfoundland. This monumental flight not only broke records but also shattered societal expectations, cementing Earhart’s legacy as one of the most celebrated aviators in history. Her courage and determination inspired countless […]
The Tragic End of the Lindbergh Kidnapping
On May 12, 1932, the Lindbergh kidnapping reached a tragic conclusion when the body of Charles Lindbergh Jr., the kidnapped son of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh, was found dead near their home in New Jersey. The child, only 20 months old, had been abducted from his crib ten weeks […]
Hattie W. Caraway Becomes the First Woman Elected to the U.S. Senate
A trailblazing moment in U.S. political history occurred on January 12th, 1932, when Hattie W. Caraway of Arkansas became the first woman elected to the United States Senate.