Amelia Earheart Celebration Day

83 years ago, Amelia Earheart became the world's first female aviator to cross the British channel alone; when she landed, two farmers who greeted her asked, "Have you flown far?" Her reply: "From America." Although Earheart is famous for her 1932 flight, it's perhaps her disappearance in 1937 while on a circumnavigational flight that has triggered the most interest. At the same time, Earheart has had a profound influence on women in aviation, particularly pilots during World War II. Earheart reportedly inspired 1,000 female pilots of the Women Airforce Service Pilots to help the war effort; as a result of these accomplishments, she is considered a feminist icon, which is further enhanced by her likable, admirable qualities. In fact, when Earheart married publisher George Putnam, she refused to change her last name and instead insisted that her husband be referred to as "Mr. Earheart."To sum it up, I quite admire Amelia Earheart!