Charles Lindbergh entered this world on February 4, 1902 in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Rapid Falls, Minnesota on a family farm. His father's name was Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Sr. He was a lawyer and a congressman for the state of Minnesota between the years of 1907 and 1917. His mother's name was Evangeling Land Lodge. As a child Lindbergh showed that he had a great deal of mechanical ability. When he was eighteen years old he began attending the University of Wisconsin. While at Wisconsin he majored in mechanical engineering. During his time at the university he paid more attention to the growing field of

In 1924 Charles Lindbergh enlisted in the United States Army so he could begin studying on how to be a fighter pilot. One year later he graduated from the Army flight training school that was held on both Brook's field and Kelly's field. He graduated as the number one pilot in his class. After that he bought his own airplane and for the next six years of his life he spent flying an airplane for Robertson Aircraft Corporation. The planes filled with mail he flew from St. Louis, Missouri to Chicago, Illinois. During this time he was also a barnstormer which is a stunt pilot that does stunts over fairs and other public gatherings. During this time he received a reputation of not only being a cautions pilot but a quite capable pilot as well.

Charles Augustus Lindbergh was an explorer and pioneer in the field of aviation. His story showed great triumph of the human spirit. When Charles Lindbergh's son had been kidnapped it shocked and fascinated the entire world. He was not only one of the finest pilots of his time but he was an excellent public speaker. In the 1920's and 1930's English teachers used his writings and even more often his wife's writings in their English lessons. English and History teachers still use Charles Lindbergh's and his wife's works in their lessons. Even though Lindbergh was most famous for his transatlantic flight and winning the Orieg Prize he is also honored for his expertise in aviation and promoting "good will" throughout the Latin American countries. He is also given partial credit for such creations as the Boeing 747. Lindbergh was also a great combat pilot in World War II when fighting against the Japanese as a civilian. That is how Charles Lindbergh became one of the world's greatest heroes.

During his life a friend had introduced Charles Lindbergh to Maui, Hawaii. He thought it was one of the most beautiful places he had ever seen. Later in his life that same friend asked Lindbergh if he wanted to buy several acres on the island. The land was filled with forest, cliffs, several natural swimming pools and plenty of seashore. He immediately accepted his friend's offer. Then he and his wife moved to Hawaii and built a simple home because they wanted to get back to nature. In 1974 Lindbergh had been placed in a New York hospital to treat his cancer from which he was dying but he flew a plane from New York to Hana, Maui to spend his final days in solitude with his family. In knowing he was going to die he planned a simple funeral for himself. He had a pick up truck for a hearse. Charles Augustus Lindbergh died on August 26, 1974 in Maui, Hawaii. He is buried in a small church graveyard in Kipahulu, Hawaii. After his death a collection of his writings were published in 1978 and the book was entitled "Autobiography of Values".

Berg, A. Scott 1998. Lindbergh. G.P. Putman's. New York

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