Women's History Activator: Amelia Earheart

Amelia Earhart, a pioneering female aviator, made history with her solo transatlantic flight in 1932. Born in 1897, she was inspired to fly after WWI and worked various jobs to fund her lessons. Earhart became the first female transatlantic passenger in 1928, gaining fame. She continued to break records, including a solo flight from Hawaii to California. Her final flight in 1937 ended in mystery, but her legacy endures through memorials and awards, celebrating her contributions to aviation and women's empowerment.

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