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May 21, 1927

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 21, 1927 

* 1st report on Lindbergh's famous flight 
* On his way for Paris, France


The banner headline announces the beginning of one of the ore notable achievements of the early 20th century: Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic: "LINDBERGH NOW OVER OCEAN" with subheads: " 'Flying Fool' Quits Land At St. Johns, N.F." "Covers 1,200 Miles on Hop to Paris" and "Mother Keeps at Work; Sure Flyer Will Win" which has a photo of: "Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh".
The back page is filled with photos, 3 of which are on Lindbergh, plus the banner headline: "Lindbergh Sighted as He Flies Over Newfoundland on Way to Open Sea on His Way to Paris."
Complete in 30 pages, some minor chipping at margins, a few pg. 2 archival mends, some margin tears to inside leaves.

Category: The 20th Century