One of a Kind: Amelia Earhart And The Distinguished Flying Cross
Why did Amelia Earhart receive the award (a traditionally a military decoration) in recognition of her 1932 solo transatlantic flight?
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Stories about women in World War I, World War II, and other Conflicts. Nurses, fighters, flying aces, and other hidden tales of impressive females.
Over the centuries, women have fought alongside men in conflicts around the world. However, many of their stories have been diluted by history; their names forgotten and their actions erased. Sometimes, women supported the war effort from home – sewing, cooking, and crafting the tools and weapons men used. Other times, they joined the trenches as nurses and doctors. And, of course, many picked up guns and joined the battle should-to-shoulder with their compatriots. These are the stories of some of these women.
Why did Amelia Earhart receive the award (a traditionally a military decoration) in recognition of her 1932 solo transatlantic flight?
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