Charles Lindbergh was the first person ever to cross the Atlantic Oceon alone. His trip was all the way from New York City to Paris. His trip took a total of 33 and a half hours long. With a distance of 3,610 miles. The idea of taking on this challenge started when it was annouced that who ever completed this long journey would recieve a prize of 25,000 dollars. With the helped of some bussiness man he was succesful.
While on the trip he went from Ireland, over England, and finally to France. He said that it was very difficult to fly with all the heavy fog and all the darkness. He also stated that he had second thoughts of returning home, but he told himself to focus on his goal and not to think about it any longer. Finally on May 21 at 10:22 P.M he succesfully landed in Paris.
When he returned home he was recived with admiration from everyone. The president awarded him the Distinguised Flying Cross. In his honor New York City did the largest ticker tape parade ever. He was also recieved the highest honor in the nation, the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Thanks to Charles he inspired many people of the U.S to reach for some great things and not to stop until it is achieved. He had second thoughts troughout his long journey across the ocean, but he kept going. Thanks to Charles Lindebergh who inspired intrest in aviation across the nation.
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