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Amelia Earhart's Legacy Lives On In South Florida

In March 1927, Earhart garnered worldwide attention when she began a round-the-world flight attempt that began in California then westward.

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March 24, 2023

MIAMI - She was the darling of the early aviation era as the first woman to fly as a flight team member across the Atlantic, later accomplishing the feat solo.

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Amelia Earhart was constantly in the news. Her image was carefully crafted by her husband, the powerful publisher George Putnam.

In March 1927, Earhart garnered worldwide attention when she began a round-the-world flight attempt that departed from California and headed west. After reaching Hawaii and attempting to resume the flight her Lockheed Electra ground looped and was severely damaged.

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