Description
The son of a Minnesota Congressman, 25-year-old Charles Lindbergh achieved global fame when he piloted the Spirit of St. Louis across the Atlantic on a non-stop, solo flight. His subsequent life was one of drama and also controversy, as the kidnapping of his son filled newspapers in the early thirties, as did his objection to the United States entering the Second World War prior to Pearl Harbor. Although blocked from active military service, Lindbergh was able to aid the Allied war effort in many ways as an advisor, a role he would continue after the war. The class will discuss many aspects of Lindbergh’s career, including his reflections on the role of technology and the environment, along with his complex personal life.
