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- Airplane Table Lighter on a Music Box, circa 1930 -
- circa 1930
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Airplane Table Lighter on a Music Box, circa 1930
- "The Spirit of St. Louis," by Charles A. Lindbergh, 1953 - In 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh became the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic. Lindbergh recounts this historic flight and his early days in aviation in <em>The Spirit of St. Louis</em>. Written in 1953, the book became a bestseller and won the Pulitzer Prize.
- 1927
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"The Spirit of St. Louis," by Charles A. Lindbergh, 1953
In 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh became the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic. Lindbergh recounts this historic flight and his early days in aviation in The Spirit of St. Louis. Written in 1953, the book became a bestseller and won the Pulitzer Prize.
- Jimmy Stewart Visiting Henry Ford Museum, October 20, 1979 - Renowned screen actor Jimmy Stewart was also an avid pilot. His work and his hobby came together when Stewart starred as Charles Lindbergh in the 1957 film <em>The Spirit of St. Louis</em>. Three replicas of the title airplane were used in the movie, and Stewart purchased one of them. The actor donated his plane to Henry Ford Museum in 1959.
- October 20, 1979
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Jimmy Stewart Visiting Henry Ford Museum, October 20, 1979
Renowned screen actor Jimmy Stewart was also an avid pilot. His work and his hobby came together when Stewart starred as Charles Lindbergh in the 1957 film The Spirit of St. Louis. Three replicas of the title airplane were used in the movie, and Stewart purchased one of them. The actor donated his plane to Henry Ford Museum in 1959.
- Charles Lindbergh Pencil Box, circa 1927 - Charles Lindbergh's solo New York to Paris flight in May 1927 made him a hero around the world. "Lindy" appeared on posters, sheet music, coins, tapestries, and almost every other imaginable souvenir. Lindbergh appears alongside his airplane, the <em>Spirit of St. Louis</em>, on this pencil box. "WE," the title of Lindbergh's 1927 memoir, refers to the pilot and his plane.
- circa 1927
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Charles Lindbergh Pencil Box, circa 1927
Charles Lindbergh's solo New York to Paris flight in May 1927 made him a hero around the world. "Lindy" appeared on posters, sheet music, coins, tapestries, and almost every other imaginable souvenir. Lindbergh appears alongside his airplane, the Spirit of St. Louis, on this pencil box. "WE," the title of Lindbergh's 1927 memoir, refers to the pilot and his plane.
- "Lucky Lindy!," 1927 - Charles Lindbergh gained international fame with his solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. The reluctant celebrity was praised in several popular songs, with none more successful than "Lucky Lindy" written by Abel Baer and L. Wolfe Gilbert. Singer Jack Kaufman recorded the tune for Harmony Records on May 25, 1927 -- a mere four days after Lindbergh's flight!
- 1927
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"Lucky Lindy!," 1927
Charles Lindbergh gained international fame with his solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. The reluctant celebrity was praised in several popular songs, with none more successful than "Lucky Lindy" written by Abel Baer and L. Wolfe Gilbert. Singer Jack Kaufman recorded the tune for Harmony Records on May 25, 1927 -- a mere four days after Lindbergh's flight!
- Our Ambassador of the Air - Col. Lindbergh and Plane Spirit of St. Louis, circa 1928 - Charles Lindbergh's solo New York to Paris flight in May 1927 made him a hero around the world. "Lindy" appeared on stereographs, posters, sheet music, coins, tapestries, and almost every other imaginable souvenir. Lindbergh was photographed talking with U.S. Navy personnel near his airplane, the <em>Spirit of St. Louis</em>, for this stereograph.
- circa 1928
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Our Ambassador of the Air - Col. Lindbergh and Plane Spirit of St. Louis, circa 1928
Charles Lindbergh's solo New York to Paris flight in May 1927 made him a hero around the world. "Lindy" appeared on stereographs, posters, sheet music, coins, tapestries, and almost every other imaginable souvenir. Lindbergh was photographed talking with U.S. Navy personnel near his airplane, the Spirit of St. Louis, for this stereograph.
- Hallmark "Sky's the Limit Miniature Series: Spirit of St. Louis" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2004
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Hallmark "Sky's the Limit Miniature Series: Spirit of St. Louis" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- "Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)," 1927 - 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.
- 1927
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"Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)," 1927
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.
- Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis Airplane at Ford Airport, August 1927 - In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew his <em>Spirit of St. Louis</em> to Ford Airport in Dearborn, Michigan. The pair was newly famous for completing the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris. During their visit, Henry Ford accepted Lindbergh's invitation for a ride. Though Ford had been invested in aviation since 1909, this was his first trip in an airplane.
- August 01, 1927
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Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis Airplane at Ford Airport, August 1927
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew his Spirit of St. Louis to Ford Airport in Dearborn, Michigan. The pair was newly famous for completing the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris. During their visit, Henry Ford accepted Lindbergh's invitation for a ride. Though Ford had been invested in aviation since 1909, this was his first trip in an airplane.
- 1927 Ryan "Brougham" NYP B-1 Monoplane, Replica of the "Spirit of St. Louis" - Warner Bros. built this airplane for its 1957 movie <em>The Spirit of St. Louis</em>. The film's star, Jimmy Stewart, donated it to The Henry Ford in 1959. The replica is faithful to Charles Lindbergh's original with two exceptions. The replica's wingspan is shorter, and its cabin has two seats. On Lindbergh's plane, large fuel tanks left room for only one seat.
- 1927
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1927 Ryan "Brougham" NYP B-1 Monoplane, Replica of the "Spirit of St. Louis"
Warner Bros. built this airplane for its 1957 movie The Spirit of St. Louis. The film's star, Jimmy Stewart, donated it to The Henry Ford in 1959. The replica is faithful to Charles Lindbergh's original with two exceptions. The replica's wingspan is shorter, and its cabin has two seats. On Lindbergh's plane, large fuel tanks left room for only one seat.