The story of a woman whose determination broke world records. Amelia Earhart was a world-famous pilot, women's rights activist and author, the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, and the first person ever to fly over both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The mystery of Amelia's sudden disappearance while on a record-breaking voyage continues to fascinate historians, and today she's remembered as a brilliant pilot and a symbol for the empowerment of women.
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