Charles Lindbergh: An American Hero

* Includes a detailed biography of Charles Lindbergh
* Includes several pictures of Charles Lindbergh and important people in his life
* Includes a table of contents


Out of virtual obscurity Charles Lindbergh emerged on the scene to receive instantaneous world recognition and fame as the winner of the Orteig Prize for his solo and non-stop flight in May of 1927, traveling from New York’s Long Island to Paris, France. This United States Air Mail pilot was only 25 years old at the time of his fateful flight that helped establish his credibility as one of the most amazing pilots of all time, and his fame, whether good or bad, continued throughout his life. This 20th century aviator accomplished anything he put his mind to, and as a result, earned some of the highest medals of honor and recognition that anyone could ever receive, most while he was ‘inactive’ in duty. From an early age, Charles had exhibited an extreme interest in motorized transportation, from vehicles to aircrafts, and he carried this passion into his adulthood when he quit college his sophomore year to focus his attention on flight training school, and when he was unable to pay for the hours required as a solo flyer, he joined a stunt crew that did daredevil acts on the wings of airplanes. There was nothing Charles wouldn’t do to fulfill his passion as an aviator, and he soon became one of the first to accomplish many goals that others were afraid to even try.

Charles suffered much heartache within his personal life and, as a chronically private individual, was faced with mass media and press attention that would cause he and his family to go into hiding in a foreign land for several years. Emerging years later, Charles became actively involved once again with his passion for aviation, and worked as a consultant and advisor for some of the largest aviation manufacturers in the world. Recognized by diplomats, presidents and leaders around the globe, Lindbergh received several medals of Honor and awards for his affiliation and advisement on aviation affairs, but it wasn’t until later in life that he was brought into active duty to be able to actually fight on behalf of his country. Between his self-exile and affiliation with the Nazi regime, Charles faced mixed press and emotions from the public sector, as people were not sure whether he was to be loved or despised, but his contribution to society could not be ignored. Charles displayed a love for technology combined with a passion to preserve nature, and became involved as an activist and advocate for a variety of causes, including the preservation of the humpback and blue whales. His passion for nature and the advancement of technology never disappeared, throughout his entire life – Charles Lindbergh was a man driven to succeed for the good of humanity.

Throughout the biography of Charles Lindbergh, an insight into how he developed, as an aviator and inventor will be addressed, showcasing the inner person that he was and who he became. Faced with heartache, a chaotic personal life that he concealed his entire time on earth, and a passion for creating technologically sound inventions that changed the course of history, made Charles Lindbergh the man he was. His legacy continues on throughout the world through the impact he made on it, and to this day, we recognize Charles Lindbergh as an aviation genius and medical world icon.