Amelia Earhart: Across the Atlantic and into the Headlines

In June 1928, Amelia Earhart made headlines as the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Though she had only been a passenger, Earhart became an instant celebrity. George Putnam, who’d helped to plan and promote the flight, continued to support Earhart’s aviation activities as her publicist (and eventual husband). Speaking engagements, book sales, and product endorsements helped fund Earhart’s career until her tragic 1937 disappearance.

Keywords	Amelia Earhart flight
Series	Women's History
Themes	Mobility

1923 Amelia Earhart Photo Used in a News Release While the "Friendship" was Held Up at Trepassey Bay, June 5-17, 1928

Amelia Earhart and George Putnam Reviewing Plans for the Transatlantic Flight, June 1928

Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew in Nova Scotia before the Transatlantic Flight, June 8, 1928

Amelia Earhart and Wilmer Stultz in the "Friendship" with George Putnam, before the Transatlantic Flight, June 8, 1928

The "Friendship" in Flight, with Amelia Earhart and Crew, Seen from SS America, June 18, 1928

The "Friendship" Anchored at Burry Port after the Transatlantic Flight, June 1928

Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew Brought Ashore at Burry Port after the Transatlantic Flight, June 18, 1928

Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew at Burry Port after the Transatlantic Flight, June 18, 1928

Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew Leaving Burry Port for Southampton, June 19, 1928

Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Departing Burry Port for Southampton, June 19, 1928

Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew Arriving at Southampton, June 19, 1928

Amelia Earhart Being Helped Ashore at Southampton, June 19, 1928

Amelia Earhart Greeted by Crowd at Southampton, June 19, 1928

Amelia Earhart in Her Hotel at Southampton after the Transatlantic Flight, June 19, 1928

Amelia Earhart on the Roof of London's Hyde Park Hotel, June 1928

Amelia Earhart Visiting Children at Toynbee Hall Settlement, London's East End, June 22, 1928

Amelia Earhart Meets Richard Byrd aboard SS President Roosevelt, Returning from the Transatlantic Flight, July 6, 1928

Amelia Earhart Awarded New York City Medal for the Transatlantic Flight, July 6, 1928

Amelia Earhart Greeted by the Mayor of Boston, July 9, 1928

Amelia Earhart Decorated by the Governor of Massachusetts, July 9, 1928

Amelia Earhart Speaking at a Banquet Honoring the "Friendship" Crew, July 19, 1928

"'Girl Lindy' Sets New Ocean Air Speed Mark," 1928

Banquet Given by Commander Richard Byrd in Honor of Amelia Earhart, New York Biltmore Hotel, July 1928

Medal Commemorating Amelia Earhart, the First Woman to Cross over the Atlantic Ocean by Airplane, 1928

Amelia Earhart with the Automobile Received from Chrysler Corporation, July 11, 1928

Artist Painting a Portrait of Amelia Earhart, 1928

Amelia Earhart and George Putnam Leaving the Aero Club of Pittsburgh, 1929

Amelia Earhart Leaving the White House after Meeting President Coolidge, November 1928

Amelia Earhart Speaking at the Elks Air Circus, July 11, 1929

Amelia Earhart with Fellow Pilots Competing at the First Women's Air Derby, August 1929

Amelia Earhart Christens the "City of New York," Inaugurating Two-Day Transcontinental Air/Rail Service, 1929

New York Times Rotogravure Page for June 5, 1932, Showing Amelia Earhart in England after Her Solo Transatlantic Flight

Replica of the Gimbel National Award Medal Presented to Amelia Earhart after Her Solo Atlantic Flight, 1932

Amelia Earhart Brand Blouse, 1934

Amelia Earhart in Pace Car as Honorary Referee at the Indianapolis 500, May 30, 1935

"Worst is Ahead as Amelia Earhart Prepares for Howland Island Hop," June 30, 1937

Poem, "For Amelia Earhart" by Nathalia Crane, 1937

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