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On May 20-21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh literally flew into history when he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in his Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, thus becoming the first pilot to fly solo and nonstop from New York to Paris. This flight made Lindbergh a household name and catapulted him into fame and celebrity. The objects of popular culture in the National Collection display everything from ashtrays to wristwatches reflect the public adulation for Lindbergh and the powerful commercial response to his celebrity. More than 75 years after the Spirit's historic flight, Lindbergh's name still has the power help sell manufactured goods.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Type MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture Physical Description A white button with a border that alternates between red and white stripes and a blue background with white stars. In the center of the button is an image of Lindbergh smiling wearing a suit and tie. Black lettering below the image reads "Captain Charles Plucky Lindbergh" The button is attached to a red white and blue striped ribbon that hangs below the button. In the center of the ribbon is a gold image of the Spirit of St. Louis with gold lettering above and below "Welcome Home Our Hero" Dimensions 3-D: 10.5 × 4 × 0.3cm (4 1/8 × 1 9/16 × 1/8 in.)
 Materials Metal, ferrous in nature, paper, plastic and fabric
 Inventory Number A20040296001 Credit Line Gift of the Stanley King Family. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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