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Amelia Earhart: Founder of the Modern Travel Industry? Plus a Look at Why She Disappeared
Laurie Gwen Shapiro, author of the new book "The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam and the Marriage That Made an American Icon" was today's guest. She discussed how Earhart shaped how we travel today, why she is still such a potent role model, and what happened to her on her final flight.
Takeaways:
The contemporary travel industry owes much of its development to the pioneering efforts of early aviators, particularly Amelia Earhart, who significantly influenced public perception of air travel.
Laurie Gwen Shapiro's book, 'The Aviator and the Amelia Earhart,' delves into…
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