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Charles Lindbergh... Atlantic Ocean flight successful...



Item # 577376

May 23, 1927

THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, May 23, 1927

* Charles Lindbergh...  Atlantic Ocean flight success
* French Legion of Honor medal bestowed


This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HONOR LEGION CROSS PINNED ON LINDBERGH" "French President Kisses and Embraces Flyer After Conferring Decoration" and more (see photos).

Tells of Charles Lindbergh receiving the Legion of Honor from French President Gaston Doumergue after his historical flight across the Atlantic Ocean solo.

Other news of the day throughout including various advertising. Light browning, but otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century