Charles Lindbergh is sworn in as reserve Brigadier General and serves on site commission for first U.S. Air Force Academ

Charles A. Lindbergh, famed for his 1927 solo flight to Paris, is sworn in as a Reserve Brigadier General at the Pentagon. At 52, he is tasked with selecting a site for the first U.S. Air Force Academy, with Orlando, Florida as the initial stop. Despite shunning publicity in recent years, Lindbergh steps back into the public eye to help build America's modern air force.

What significant event in Charles A. Lindbergh's life took place in 1927?

• He retired from public life.

• He became the first U.S. Air Force Academy cadet.

• He flew solo to Paris non-stop.

• He was sworn in as a Reserve Brigadier General.

Where is Lindbergh's famous monoplane, the Spirit of St. Louis, currently preserved?

• The Pentagon

• The Smithsonian Institution

• The National Air and Space Museum

• The White House

What is the purpose of the commission that Lindbergh is serving on?

• To select a site for the first U.S. Air Force Academy

• To organize a new air show

• To write a history of aviation

• To design new aircraft for the Air Force

How many potential sites are being considered for the U.S. Air Force Academy?

• Over 400

• 200

• 100

• 300

What is the estimated cost of the U.S. Air Force Academy project?

• $200 million

• $300 million

• $50 million

• $126 million