mar 20, 1927 - Lindbergh crosses Atlantic (1927)

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(1927) Charles A. Lindbergh = 1st solo W to E conquest of Atlantic; Got $25k prize, single-engine plane Spirit of St. Louis, from NY - Paris in 39 hr, 39 min, Lindbergh caught Amer in frenzy, Called him “Lone Eagle”, “Lucky Lindy”; ppl done w/ cynicism & debunking of jazz age, saw wholesome/handsome youth as hero; popularized/dramatized flying, boosted aviation industry;

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