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President Herbert Hoover presented her the National Geographic Gold Medal in 1932.

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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.


What honors did Amelia Earhart receive?

She received many honours including the National Geographic Society Gold Medal, the Distinguished Flying cross and the French Legion of Honour,


What was Amelia Earhart's last years like?

Amelia Earhart's last years were very important to her. She married George P. Putnam in the year 1931. In 1929 she started a group of woman pilots called the Nintey-Nines, they made Amelia their firs president. And in 1931 Amelia became the first women to win the National Geographic Society's special gold medal, then Amelia won the Distinguished Flying Cross.


When did Amelia get her awards?

Amelia Earhart received numerous awards throughout her career as an aviator, including the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1932 and the Gold Medal of the National Geographic Society in 1932. She also became the first woman to receive the Cross of Knight of the Legion of Honor from the French government in 1932. Overall, Amelia Earhart's awards were primarily received in the early 1930s for her groundbreaking achievements in aviation.


Amelia Earhart's impact on society?

Amelia Earhart showed that women could do everything men did, which many women were doing in that era.


Who is Amelia Earhart's family?

Amy Earhart Mureil Earhart Edward Earhart


How will society remember Amelia Earhart?

They will remember her as an adventurous, exceptional woman


What contribution did Amelia Earhart make to the society?

She donated her Lockheed Vega (The Red Bus) to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia and on her disappearance, some of her awards were returned to the national Geographic society, if that is what you mean. She was inspiration for many people, particularly women


Is Amelia Earhart single?

No, Amelia Earhart is not single.


Did Amelia Earhart earn any medals?

Yes, Amelia earned many medals. Among them were the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross, the National Geographic Gold Medal and the French 'Knight of the Legion of Honour.'


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