Amelia Mary Earhart (/ˈɛərhɑrt/ AIR-hart; July 24, 1897 – 1937) was an American aviation pioneer and author.[1][N 1] Earhart was the first aviatrix to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.[3] She received the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross for this record.[4] She set many other records,[2] wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots.[5] Earhart joined the faculty of the Purdue University
aviation department in 1935 as a visiting faculty member to counsel
women on careers and help inspire others with her love for aviation. She
was also a member of the National Woman's Party, and an early supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment.[6][7]
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