2. Amelia Earhart Lauren King September 12, 2011

3. About Amelia: Born on July 24, 1897 Lived with her grandparents until age 12 Married to George P. Putnam Disappeared July 2, 1937

4. Earhart’s accomplishments First woman to fly at altitude of 14,000 ft. First woman to fly solo across Atlantic 16 th woman to be issued pilot’s license Completed 500 hours of solo flying First Woman to attempt to fly around the world.fly around the world.

5. Flight Around the World Planned the flight in March 1937 Began flight in Miami with Fred Noonan Made it to New Guinea in 21 days Last communications was July 2, 1937 Many theories of their disappearance.theories

6. The Search: Began looking an hour after last radio communication with Earhart. $4 million search by Navy and Coast Guard Search efforts lasted until July 19, 1937. Believed that she was stranded on Nikumaroro Island.