On September 26, President Donald Trump announced that he is ordering his administration to declassify and release all government records related to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart in 1937. The documents will include all government files connected to her final trip, as well as any relevant additional materials.
While some files and reports have been declassified over the decades, others have remained inaccessible until now, further fueling suspicions about a possible cover-up.
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.