Earhart Merchandising Opportunities for 2003 Celebration of Flight

With the Centennial Anniversary of Flight fast approaching in 2003, aviation organizations across the country have already begun to prepare for the nationwide celebration. The Federal Government has even established a U.S. Centennial Flight Commission to plan a years worth of air shows and special events to commemorate this milestone.

Throughout 2003 Amelia Earhart will be recognized for her contributions to aviation. Event sponsors are anxious to offer commemorative merchandise for sale to attendees at the various events, and CMG is seeking licensees to produce items. To submit a business form or view links to events that have been planned for the celebration, please visit www.AmeliaEarhart.com.

On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright realized a dream many thought unattainable - flight. Their vision and hard work enabled generations to come to take to the sky and soar like birds. Less than 30 years later, the equally determined Amelia Earhart followed in the footsteps of Charles Lindberg and became the second person, and first woman, to fly solo across the Atlantic. In 1937, 39-year-old Earhart aspired to change history again when she took off from a Miami runway to begin the 29,000-mile trek around the world. Sadly, Earhart had completed all but 7,000 miles of her journey when her plane disappeared en route to the tiny Howland Island on June 29th.

In a letter to her husband, written in case a dangerous flight proved to be her last, Earhart's brave spirit was evident. "Please know I am quite aware of the hazards," she said. "I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others."

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