"Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)," 1927

Summary

Following his successful solo transatlantic flight in May 1927, Charles Lindbergh gained international fame. The reluctant celebrity was praised in bestselling songs like "Lucky Lindy" and "Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)." The latter was written by Howard Johnson and Al Sherman, and it was recorded by multiple popular singers.

Following his successful solo transatlantic flight in May 1927, Charles Lindbergh gained international fame. The reluctant celebrity was praised in bestselling songs like "Lucky Lindy" and "Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)." The latter was written by Howard Johnson and Al Sherman, and it was recorded by multiple popular singers.

Artifact

Sheet music

Date Made

1927

Subject Date

1927

Heroes Of The Sky
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Heroes of the Sky

Object ID

2000.118.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Photomechanical processes

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 12.125 in

Width: 9.125 in

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