The Story of Charles A. Lindbergh

The Story of Charles A. Lindbergh From the 1991 series “Famous Americans of the 20th Century,“ produced by Hearst Entertainment and distributed by Questar Video, Inc. ISBN 0-927992-51-5 From the box: “Commentary by H.V. Kaltenborn, noted newscaster, who witnessed Charles Lindbergh’s life. Americans in the 20s craved excitement – anything, no matter how trivial or preposterous. A $25,000 cash prize had challenged daredevil pilots to fly nonstop between New York and Paris. When a lanky, 25 year old U.S. Post Office pilot, who graduated first in his class from the U.S. Army Air Force school, took off on May 10, 1927, from New York, in a sign engine plane, few believed that Charles A. Lindbergh would land in Paris 33.5 hours later, and claim the prize. His exploit was the first non-stop solo trans-Atlantic flight. “Lindy” became the world’s darling. In New York he was escorted up Broadway with jubilant crowds showering their idol with 1800 tons of tickertape. Lindbergh’s whirl