How the Navy and Coast Guard frantically searched for Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart's interest in flying began when she attended a flying show in Canada in 1918. This experience had a profound impact on her, setting her on a path to become a record-setting aviator. A few years later, Earhart took to the skies, determined to make a name for herself in the field of aviation.
She went on to achieve great things, becoming a heroine for young people everywhere. Further details about Earhart's life and ambitions, including her attempts to fly around the world, are available from the source.
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