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American History Tellers

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Harriet Quimby's Legacy in Early Aviation

This chapter explores the remarkable life of Harriet Quimby, the first American woman to earn a pilot's license, and her historic solo flight across the English Channel in 1912. It also examines the impact of the Titanic disaster on her achievement and sets the context for discussing early aviation pioneers like the Wright brothers.

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