Charles Lindbergh

Charles Lindbergh was an american aviator who made his first flight across the Atlantic Ocean solo with no stops in one day in the year 1927.In preference to the Japan attack on Pearl Harbor Lindbergh  revolted and campaigned against American revolt during World War II. The majority of fellow americans condemned and denounced him for his choice of non-violence. Lindbergh also served as an advisor for the Aviation Industry for wood and wire airplanes and supersonic Jets.

He was born on Feb. 4, 1902, in Detroit. He was the son of a lawyer and his mother was a stay at home mom. In his younger years, Lindbergh showed exceptional mechanical ability. At 18 he made it in the University if Wisconsin to study engineering, except Lindbergh was more focused on the nerve racking young field of aviation, rather then focusing on school itself. After a couple of years he dropped out and became a barnstormer, a pilot who who performed daredevil like stunts in fairs. In 1924, Lindbergh enlisted in the United States Army Air Service Reserve pilot. On Ma 20, 1927, Lindbergh had flown 3,600 miles in 33 1/2 hours. He was honored with awards,celebration, and parades. The President Calvin Coolridge gave Lindbergh the Congressional Medal of Honor and the very prestigious and distinguished Flying Cross.

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