Amelia Earhart: The Iconic Aviatrix

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Amelia Earhart understood the power of fame. Her celebrity made possible the lucrative product endorsements, speaking engagements, and public appearances that helped finance her flying. With her publicist, George Putnam, Earhart carefully built and maintained her reputation—both to support her own flights and to promote the general growth of aviation.

Amelia Earhart Visiting Children at Toynbee Hall Settlement, London's East End, June 22, 1928 - 1

Amelia Earhart Meets Richard Byrd aboard SS President Roosevelt, Returning from the Transatlantic Flight, July 6, 1928 - 1

"'Girl Lindy' Sets New Ocean Air Speed Mark," 1928 - 1

Amelia Earhart with the Automobile Received from Chrysler Corporation, July 11, 1928 - 1

Artist Painting a Portrait of Amelia Earhart, 1928 - 1

Amelia Earhart and George Putnam Leaving the Aero Club of Pittsburgh, 1929 - 1

Amelia Earhart Leaving the White House after Meeting President Coolidge, November 1928 - 1

Amelia Earhart Speaking at the Elks Air Circus, July 11, 1929 - 1

Amelia Earhart Christens the "City of New York," Inaugurating Two-Day Transcontinental Air/Rail Service, 1929 - 1

Amelia Earhart Brand Blouse, 1934 - 1

Amelia Earhart in Pace Car as Honorary Referee at the Indianapolis 500, May 30, 1935 - 1

Poem, "For Amelia Earhart" by Nathalia Crane, 1937 - 1

Orenstein Trunk Company Amelia Earhart Brand Luggage Overnight Case, 1943-1950

Keywords	Amelia Earhart flight
Series	Women's History
Themes	Mobility

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