Lindbergh flies New York-Paris

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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On 20 May, Charles Lindbergh left New York alone in his monoplane Spirit of St. Louis. 33.5 hours later Lindbergh completed the first New York-Paris non-stop flight. Thereafter, Lindbergh became one of the most popular figures in the United States. His fame did not come without a price. In 1932, Lindbergh’s infant son was kidnapped and killed, one of the most notorious crimes of the 1930s.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Lindbergh flies New York-Paris". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2008 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5591, accessed 26 November 2024.]

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