Lindbergh does it! To Paris in 33 and a half hours; Fly 1,000 miles in snow and sleet; Encouraging Frenchmen take him off the field.'' (James, 1927, p.1). The newspaper boldly announced the astonishing success of Charles Lindbergh throughout the country. Young man Charles Lindbergh of Detroit, Michigan, made the first solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris of 3,600 miles in 33 1/2 hours. Charles Lindbergh's extraordinary success catapulted millions of Americans' curiosity about air travel. On the front page of the New York Times, Edwin L. James also wrote: "Harbor ships, factories, fire sirens and radio carry messages of the aviator's victory throughout the city." Theaters shut down as audiences applaud. » All Americans were awakened by this victorious news and what it would mean for the world. After this landmark day in history, thanks to Charles Lindbergh, nothing will ever be the same in the world of aviation. This man, an “American Idol,” forever changed the way people viewed theft, impacted businesses, the country, and even the world at large through his talent, intelligence, and courage. During the 1920s, he became the hero of America and Europe and greatly impressed, motivated and impressed thousands of inspired people. It was in 1919 that Raymond Orteig, a hotel owner, offered a $25,000 prize to the first successful pilot, or group of pilots, in the flight between New York and Paris. In 1923, the prize remained unclaimed and the only attempt was a 2,500-mile nonstop flight from San Diego to New York. As a brave and adventurous soul, Charles Lindbergh wanted to take on the challenge as soon as he discovered this news (Hanson, 1999, p._?_). Having a lot of experience with...... middle of paper ......d Press.Hanson, E. (1999). Chapter Five: Wheels and Fenders. A Cultural History of the United States: Through the Decades. (pp. 75, 76, 79-82). San Diego, CA: Lucent Books.KellyAct1925. (nd). Bryant University. Retrieved March 18, 2011 from http://web.bryant.edu/~ehu/h364proj/sprg_98/bolduc/act1925.htmKoopmans, A. (2003). Charles Lindbergh. San Diego, [California: Lucent Books/Thomson Gale. Pietrusza, D. (1998). Chapter Five: The Golden Age of Sports. The Roaring Twenties (p. 69). San Diego, CA: Lucent Books. The First Transatlantic Flight: The Impact of Charles Lindbergh's Flight on Travel and Tourism. (nd). Suite101.com: online magazine and writers' network. Retrieved February 11, 2011 from http://www.suite101.com/content/charles-lindberghs-transatlantic-flight-a70126 Williamson, K. S. (1996). The golden age of aviation. New York, New York: Smithmark.