A 500 piece jigsaw puzzle that when completed shows the front page of the New York Times from Sunday, May 22, 1927. The front page headline reads "LINDBERGH DOES IT! TO PARIS IN 33 1/2 HOURS; FLIES 1,000 MILES THROUGH SNOW AND SLEET; CHEERING FRENCH CARRY HIM OFF FIELD" Below the headline there is a picture of Lindbergh wearing a suit and tie just below a map if the North Atlantic with Lindbergh's route highlighted. The entire front page has stories dedicated to Lindbergh or an aspect of his flight. When completed the puzzle is a full size replica measuring 18 1/4 by 22 3/4 inches. The box for the puzzle is red with an image of the completed puzzle and black text that reads "PARKER BROTHERS PRESENTS THE NEW YORK TIMES HISTORIC PUZZLE."
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
03/15/2022
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aviation; Memorabilia; People; Popular Culture
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