Dragon's Head

 

Born July 24 1897, “Millie” was named after her grandmothers who were both Amelias. The neighbors called her a tomboy, as she climbed trees, collected crawling creatures, and preferred wearing bloomers to petticoats. During World War I, she became a volunteer nurse’s aide, dispensing medications and preparing food for wounded soldiers. When the Spanish Flu pandemic hit, Amelia was infected. She was left with sinus problems that never really went away. She began taking flying lessons in 1921. In 1923, she became the 16th woman in the U.S. to be issued a pilot's license. Amelia Earhart set off from Newfoundland May 20, 1932 to become the first woman – and the only person since Lindbergh – to cross the Atlantic alone. As she attempted to circumnavigate the globe, Amelia was lost July 2, 1937. There are two days named Amelia Earhart Day: her birthday and today, the date she began her transatlantic flight.