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Lindbergh's Historic Solo Flight
- Charles Lindbergh's 1927 solo nonstop transatlantic flight was a daring aviation milestone.
- Despite heavy fuel load and poor weather, he successfully flew from New York to Paris, becoming a national hero.
Lindbergh as a Unifying Icon
- Charles Lindbergh symbolized both traditional values and modern technological progress.
- His wholesome image unified Americans and sparked a new celebrity culture fueled by mass media.
Making The Jazz Singer
- Warner Brothers risked everything producing The Jazz Singer, the first major sound film.
- The noisy film set showed early sound technology challenges before revolutionizing Hollywood.