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- Amelia Earhart in Hawaii before Her Flight to California in January 1935 - Amelia Earhart was among the best-known pilots of her day. She earned her license in 1923 and proceeded to set several records. She became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932, and the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California in 1935. Earhart disappeared during an around-the-world flight in 1937, but her fame endured.
- December 01, 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Amelia Earhart in Hawaii before Her Flight to California in January 1935
Amelia Earhart was among the best-known pilots of her day. She earned her license in 1923 and proceeded to set several records. She became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932, and the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California in 1935. Earhart disappeared during an around-the-world flight in 1937, but her fame endured.
- Tourists at Daytona Beach, Florida, circa 1960 - Daytona Beach, Florida, is celebrated for two things: its beautiful beach and auto racing. In fact, the beach attracted racers -- they used it first for land speed runs and then for stock car events. These tourists are using the beach for more leisurely pursuits. Note the 10-mph speed limit -- racing moved to nearby Daytona International Speedway in 1959.
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Tourists at Daytona Beach, Florida, circa 1960
Daytona Beach, Florida, is celebrated for two things: its beautiful beach and auto racing. In fact, the beach attracted racers -- they used it first for land speed runs and then for stock car events. These tourists are using the beach for more leisurely pursuits. Note the 10-mph speed limit -- racing moved to nearby Daytona International Speedway in 1959.