What does it mean to receive a key to the city in Pittsburgh?
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on June 28, 2023
In July of 1928, thousands gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh to catch a glimpse of Amelia Earhart, nicknamed “Lady Lindy” and “The Mistress of the Air.” The aviation pioneer, known for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, stopped in the city for a two-hour visit, part of a national tour following her daring flight. According to the Pittsburgh Press, Earhart was extremely modest in discussing her exploits, but waived to the crowds, and praised the ride on the Pennsylvania railroad line: “It is a bully trip, really as interesting as flying!”
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