Today in History: Charles Lindbergh
Today in History–June 11–the Library of Congress features pilot Charles Lindbergh, who received the first Distinguished Flying Cross on this day in 1927. Lindbergh made aeronautical history just a few weeks prior to the honor by flying solo and nonstop flight across the Atlantic. Find out more about this adventurous aviator by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access Lindbergh related primary sources.
Lindbergh Received the Distinguished Flying Cross from America’s Library
Guided Primary Source Analysis: Charles Lindbergh’s “Spirit of St Louis” Airplane
“Spirit of St. Louis” primary source set
Lindbergh on the Future of Airliners
General Correspondence: Lindbergh, Charles A., 1927, 1933-1940