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“The Meaning of Lindbergh’s Flight”

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“The Meaning of Lindbergh’s flight” is a section in the book “Studies in American Culture”. The purpose of this section is to portray the reflections and meaning of Charles A. Lindbergh’s flight. The meaning of Lindbergh’s flight lies within the story. Author John William Ward starts off by describing the flight in small detail. As the paragraph proceeds he adds great detail about the flight and Lindbergh’s remarkable feats.
On Friday, May 20, 1927, at 7:52 A.M, Charles A. Lindbergh took off in a silver-winged monoplane and flew from the United States to France. Lindbergh became the first man to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean; However, Lindbergh showed the least bit of conceit. It was obvious that he was oblivious of his great success and how it would instantly change America forever. Lindbergh flight’s was not only characterized as a symbol of America, it also represented Americans. The graphic details contain the significant meaning of his flight.
Let me start off by explaining these meaningful details. The author describes the scene as being subjugated by experienced aviators. These consisted of the European side, American side and a few other commanders, all of whom we’re well known and some who’d already set world endurance records. Lindbergh, the hero was unheard of and unknown. Unlike Lindbergh who would fly a monoplane worth 10,000, his rivals flew luxurious expensive tri-motors. It seemed impossible for Lindbergh to challenge his well-equipped and well prepared opponents.
Unfortunately, tragedies soon started to occur that would halt all of Lindbergh’s American rivals. During a test flight two American pilots were injured, delaying their flight. Another commander and his co-pilot lost their lives during their final test flight. Two of his other rivals took off in their romantically named ship “The White Bird” and were never seen again.
As the world waited,

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