On July 2, it was announced that a team from Purdue University will be sent to a remote island lagoon in the Kiribati archipelago to resume the search for Amelia Earhart’s plane. Set for fall 2025, the search effort has been reestablished after satellite images showed debris that could possibly be the remains of Earhart’s plane on the island.
Amelia Earhart, her co-pilot Fred Noonan, and their plane disappeared 88 years ago while attempting to circumnavigate the globe. Their disappearance has captivated historians, scientists, conspiracy theorists, and everyday people alike.
Yet beyond the mystery, Earhart’s life and accomplishments remain a lasting source of inspiration.
Click through the following gallery for a tribute to one of America’s most iconic heroines.