Amelia Earheart Research Paper

Amelia Earhart is a very known person in the world of woman’s reconization and aviators, but how much do we really know about her? Well, to start with she was born on July 24th, in 1897 in Atchison Kansas. Her father, whose name was Edwin Earhart, was a very wealthy man from being a retired U.S district court judge. But he did have an alcoholic problem and during those times Amelia’s mother would send her and her sister, Muriel, to live with their grandparents for most of the year, except for the summer when Amelia would go and visit her parents. At her grandparents’ house, they had a blast living an “unproper life for young girls” seeking adventures, exploring the neighborhood, climbing trees, hunting for rats, and enjoying breathtaking rides on Amelia's sled.
Due to her parents marital and alcohol problems her and her family moved around very often and Amelia attended many schools, but always excelled in science, sports and chemistry. Throughout the years, her father's inability to be the provider for the family led Amelia to become independent and not rely on someone else to "take care" of her. Finally around the year of 1913, Amelia’s mother Amy leaves Edwin and they move to Chicago to live with some friends. During the month of June in 1916, Amelia graduates from Hyde Park High School in Chicago. During her high school years she does not make too many friends. Her year book caption reads, “A.E. — the girl in brown who walks alone.” Too bad they didn’t know how famous she was going to become! In 1908 Amelia sees an airplane for the first time, but is far from impressed. “It was a thing of rusty wire and wood and looked not at all interesting.” She said, describing her experience. It was not until a decade later, at a stunt-flying exhibition, that Amelia's passion for flight is awakened. 1911 was a very rough year for Amelia because her grandmother passed away, who she was very close to, and the situation with her father is not looking much better.