Charles Lindbergh

Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator, author, inventor, military officer, explorer, and social activist.

Charles Lindbergh became famous for flying across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Paris in 1927. For his accomplishment, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Lindbergh used this fame to promote the United States' Air Mail service and U.S. commercial flight. Sadly, the next time he was in the media, it was for the murder of his infant son, and the tragedy was hard on Lindbergh. Also, during World War II, he had disagreements with President Roosevelt, but flied many missions as a civilian consultant.

I have seen the science I worshiped, and the aircraft I loved, destroying the civilization I expected them to serve.Charles Lindbergh

In wilderness I sense the miracle of life, and behind it our scientific accomplishments fade to trivia.Charles Lindbergh

Is he alone who has courage on his right hand and faith on his left hand?Charles Lindbergh

Life is a culmination of the past, an awareness of the present, an indication of a future beyond knowledge, the quality that gives a touch of divinity to matter.Charles Lindbergh

Living in dreams of yesterday, we find ourselves still dreaming of impossible future conquests.Charles Lindbergh

Man must feel the earth to know himself and recognize his values... God made life simple. It is man who complicates it.Charles Lindbergh

Real freedom lies in wildness, not in civilization.Charles Lindbergh

Charles Lindbergh was a famous American pilot and activist, who was born on February 4, 1902. As a person born on this date, Charles Lindbergh is listed in our database as the 3rd most popular celebrity for the day (February 4) and the 2nd most popular for the year (1902).

People born on February 4 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Charles Lindbergh is the 109th most popular Aquarius.

Aside from information specific to Charles Lindbergh's birthday, Charles Lindbergh is the 727th most famous American and ranks 128th in famous people born in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

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