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In 1932, after she became the first female aviator (or "aviatrix" as they were called back then) to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, President Herber Hoover awarded her the National Geographic Society's gold medal; and Congress also awarded her the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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What president awarded Amelia Earhart the National Geographic society award?
President Herbert Hoover awarded Amelia Earhart the National Geographic Society's Special Gold Medal in 1932 for her solo transatlantic flight.
Why was Amelia Earhart awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross?
Ameilla Earhart was a bravewomen, and an early aviator, she won the cross for her flying skills.
Who is Amelia Earhart's family?
Amy Earhart Mureil Earhart Edward Earhart
Is Amelia Earhart single?
No, Amelia Earhart is not single.
What is Amelia Earhart's full name?
Amelia Earhart's full name was Amelia Mary Earhart after her two grandmothers.
Why was Amelia Earhart named Amelia Earhart?
No one knows this answer except for amelia earhart's parents. It could be because they liked the name amelia and earhart is her parents last names
How can we remember Amelia Earhart?
By making statues of Amelia Earhart.
How are the wright brothers and Amelia Earhart not the same?
the Wright brothers built planes and Amelia Earhart did not
Who was Amelia's parents?
Amelia Mary Earhart's father was Samuel Stanton Earhart and her mother was Amelia Otis Earhart. Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas on July 24, 1897.
What was Amelia Earharts mom and dad names?
They were Edwin Stanton Earhart and Amelia Otis Earhart.
When was Amelia Earhart's mother born?
Amelia Earhart's mother's middle name is Otis.
What date did Amelia Earhart disappear?
Amelia Earhart disappeared on July 2,1937
