Then the many Republicans and Democrats in the room mingled, toasting everyones hero, Amelia Earhart. Archival research shows that Earhart preferred the words aviator, pilot, or flyer to describe her occupation. He got out unscathed. But before she could enter the storied building, the 12,000-pound Ingalls monument had to be removed under the Earhart committees care. She served on the School Committee, on the local Conservation Commission and in the 1980s was appointed to the Council on Aging. Nobody is about to re-carve the half-ton pedestal. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Her Other Children Albert Morrissey Bio Details Full name Henry Albert Morrissey Gender Male Trivia Albert Morrissey Family This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. In 1976, her "Bicentennial Reverie" received a Freedom Foundation Award. He does recall his grandmother once describing her sisters steadfast dedication to equality with a childhood story involving the freedom of horses. She also served as an official for the National Aeronautic Association and became the president of the womens aviation club, Ninety-Nines, which she helped establish. Why not return both statues? Teen Vogue covers the latest in celebrity news, politics, fashion, beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and entertainment. Jane Dudley Portman was the only attendee descended from Amelias famously fiery Republican husband, George Palmer Putnam. In a similar manner the carving on the left end of the chest commemorates the Pacific flight and the carving on the right end the Mexican flight.". Your Scrapbook is currently empty. There is also much anecdotal evidence in her archives that the pilot loathed her thick ankles, conveniently hidden by pants. John James Ingalls once said, In the Democracy of the dead, all men are at last equal. Well, maybe not on Capitol Hill. Post-ceremony refreshments followed in the historic Kennedy Caucus Room in the 1908 Beaux Art Russell Senate Office Building, the room where Kennedy launched his presidential campaign and where the Titanic, McCarthy, and Watergate hearings were held. In 2016 the Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation was formed to raise private funding for the bronze statue and limestone base. Who didnt like Amelia Earhart? Her financially struggling parents lived in nearby Kansas City with her baby sister Muriel, but they all spent weekends and summers together. In 2003, the Museum acquired the chest from Amy Morrissey Kleppner, Earhart's niece. Hardcarved text: North Atlantic Flight. Family members linked to this person will appear here. According to the New York Times in 1998, Kleppner revealed her theory about what happened to Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan, and said: It seems as though Kleppner has yet to comment on the potentially credible evidence regarding Earhart's alleged survival, as investigated in the new History Channel special Amelia Earhart: The Lost Evidence, which could certainly change her opinion on those theories. Wood wrote the following about his design to Putnam: "Besides Amelia Earhart's heroic spirit of flight, the design seeks to symbolize in line and contour the Lockheed Vega plane in which these flights were made. They dont have to be one Democrat and one Republicanthey dont even have to be politiciansbut you get only two. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. A 1971 proposal to replace Glick with President Dwight D. Eisenhower (raised in Abilene, Kansas) failed to gain traction, but the call for official statue replacement arose again in the late 90s: Kansas State Representative Todd Tiahrt of Wichita was annoyed that visitors taking Capitol Hill tours didnt care about the two Kansas statues in Statuary Hall. Meanwhile, George Washington Glick is rumored to stand in the basement of the Kansas State Historical Society in Topeka. Here, Earhart spent much of her early childhood living with her wealthy grandparents. AMELIA EARHART. Nine years later, the second Kansas statue was ready: a seven-foot grey marble likeness of George Washington Glick. In 1979 she was named "Citizen of the Year" by the Medford Chamber of Commerce and honored for her community participation by American Legion Post No. Grace Muriel Earhart Morrissey of West Medford, Massachusetts, died in her sleep Monday, March 2, 1998 at the age of 98. She became just the 11th woman out of 100 statues in the Capitol. After marrying Adam Kleppner, her husband of over 50 years, she gave up full-time teaching to raise two sons, Bram and Caleb. Verify and try again. An educator and civil activist, she participated in many organizations and causes dedicated to helping others. It was the fastest in the history of congressional statuary, according to the Earhart Foundations Statue Chair, Jacque Pregont. The carving on the front commemorates the North Atlantic flight. So as we mark the 80th anniversary of the year of the pilots legally declared death, its time to reclaim Earharts truth as a trailblazing aviatrix, inspiring generations of women to pursue traditionally male-dominated careers. GREAT NEWS! Why he had people spellbound with his speeches! She later Democrats didnt mind honoring the Republican Eisenhower, but they had a problem with just tossing Glick, the marble man Ike replaced, to the curb. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. He got out unscathed. Genealogy for Henry Albert Morrissey, USN (1897 - 1979) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. In June, 1929, Muriel married Albert Morrissey, a World War I veteran, who died in 1978. On that statue, also cast by the Lundeen brothers, the word aviatrix may be covered on the pedestal with a simple plaque reading, Aviator.. Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. The funds EVE promised to secure never materialized. March 31, 2013 - 1:03 am. And on the fiftieth anniversary of her sister Amelias disappearance Amelia, My Courageous Sister was first published. He had a great wit, too. Von Ostman wrote letters to relatives and editors, nearly 40 angry dispatches until she said her angst made her sick. stream May 21 1932. Others claimed her around-the-world flight would add nothing to aviation that hadn't already been contributed. Kleppner explained that men had far easier access to the sort of training that allowed them to "get jobs as commercial pilots," which emphasizes how truly spectacular it was that Earhart defied expectations to became one of the most famous pilots in history. Nancy Pelosi speaks during the unveiling of a statue of Amelia Earhart during a ceremony in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. But equality among the living is still an option. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Mother of Private and Private His mother (and Earharts niece), Amy M. Kleppner, Ph.D., is currently writing a book on her aunts participation in movements in and out of the sky. She graduated from Smith College in 1952, worked for the Mount Holyoke News Bureau and received an M.A. Rhode Island donated the first statues in 1870 in honor of Revolutionary War hero Nathaniel Greene and the states Puritan founder Roger Williams. It took several years before they raised the cash and the statue and the limestone pedestal were completed. View the profiles of people named Amy Morrissey on Facebook. During Muriel's long teaching career, she published numerous articles in professional education magazines. At 11 a.m. on July 27, Earharts official welcome to her new home began with a ceremony presided over by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in a fabulousand an utterly apt nod to Earharts stylefuchsia pantsuit. The man Amelia replaced in the Capitol, Ingalls, is crated and en route back to Kansas, where he will be installed in the Atchison Middle School (formerly Ingalls High School). This is just one of the many defining quotes that emphasize the pioneering, nonconformist ways of famed pilot, author, and feminist icon Amelia Earhart. President Herbert Hoover presenting the National Geographic Society gold medal to Amelia Earhart in recognition of her continuous solo flight across the Atlantic. In 2016 the Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation was formed to raise private funding for the bronze statue and limestone base. The worlds most famous aviator may have disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937, but she has landed in 2022, in bronze, wearing pants, in D.C. Kansas most famous native daughter stands proudly this week in the Capitols second-floor, amphitheater-shaped Statuary Hall, 125 years after her birth. Muriel was active in the League of Women Voters, a long time member of The Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the Medford Historical Society. Why not return both statues? Amy M Kleppner 10417 Burnt Ember Dr Silver Spring, MD 20903 Age 92 (Born Aug 1931) (301) 439-7907 Background Check - Available Record ID: 394615246 Amy M Kleppner 256 Kleppner Rd Wardsboro, VT 05355 Age 92 (Born Aug 1931) (802) 896-6311 Background Check - Available But decades later, people had trouble remembering either man. Once that last obstacle was cleared away, it was Earharts turn for congressional glory. There was an error deleting this problem. When alive, she was lauded by President Herbert Hoover and, after 1932, often stayed at the Roosevelt White House. As children only 2 years apart and growing up in Kansas, they were inseparable, sharing many tomboyish activities, riding horses together, loving animals, and participating in imaginative games.Muriel was a graduate of Radcliffe and taught English at Medford High School and Belmont High. Her financially struggling parents lived in nearby Kansas City with her baby sister Muriel, but they all spent weekends and summers together. Half of the allotted statues were placed in the Capitol Building by the late 1800s, all depicting white men. All smiled at the videotaped greetings from Amelias 91-year-old niece Amy Morrissey Kleppner recorded from the safety of her home to protect her from COVID-19. When it came time for the unveiling, I could see from my birds-eye perch in the press gallery that it wasnt just one person who pulled the rope but rather a bunch of people, including Speaker Pelosi, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (the rare Democratic woman in a very red state), Kansas senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran, Representative Sharice Davids, the Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundations President Karen Seaburg, and Pregont. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. She and her sister, Amelia, were the daughters of Edwin and Amy Earhart of Atchison, Kansas. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Inside Counsel (0) Go Pro to view corporate inside counsel. This is a carousel with slides. When the cloth hiding Amelias face was whisked away, Governor Kelly exclaimed loudly, Oh my gosh, her belt buckle is Kansas! Her belt buckle was indeed in the shape of Kansas and had a sunflower on it, a nod to the states nickname, the Sunflower State. AMY KLEPPNER: Well, I think it was the spirit of adventure that really distinguished her. 2 0 obj This fall, a twin statue to the one in Washington will be dedicated at the brand-new Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison, built to house the world's last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E aircraftidentical to the plane Amelia piloted on her fateful round-the-world flight before she vanished on July 2, 1937. She was a real role model for girls and women who dared to dream of lives beyond conventional roles., 2023 Cond Nast. <> Crucially, the law also allowed for statue replacementwith the caveat that only states could decide who would be replaced to ensure that some damn Democrat wouldnt be shipping off a Confederate hero. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Grace Muriel Earhart Morrissey of West Medford, Massachusetts, died in her sleep Monday, March 2, 1998 at the age of 98. You can always change this later in your Account settings. For a moment, the Capitol was fun. Grandchildren include James Morrissey of Oakland, CA; Suzanne Morrissey of Nahant, MA; Ellen Looney of Wakefield, MA; Paul Morrissey and Caroline Morrissey of Lynn, MA; Bram Kleppner of Burlington, VT and Caleb Kleppner of Mill Valley, CA. Kansas Senators Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts celebrate the newly unveiled statue of Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol June 04, 2003. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Learn more about managing a memorial . 3 0 obj Known in Congress for his colossal vocabulary, the silver-tongued orator even coined the Kansas state motto, Ad Astra Per Aspera (roughly translating as to the stars through hardship). Earharts installation, in contrast, went like lightning. After the statues dramatic reveal, it was almost impossible to miss the large, capitalized word Aviatrix on her pedestal. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? In 1905 Kansas sent its first statue to Washington: a marble statue of Senator John James Ingalls. Youre there forever and everlastingly until someone comes along whom your state thinks is sexier. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> But Representative Jerry Henry, a Democrat, came up with an ingenious compromise. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Earhart would solidify her legacy as a force by publishing a book about her trans-Atlantic flight, touring the nation giving lectures on her success, and becoming an editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. She wrote a poem which was read at the dedication of a new school named for her sister Amelia, and a narrative poem, "By the Gentle Flowing Mystic" as a feature of the celebration of Medford's 350th anniversary.In 1963, Muriel wrote a biography of her sister, Courage is the Price. A wounded Civil War veteran, Glick was the ninth governor of Kansas and the first one from the Democratic party. John James Ingalls once said, In the Democracy of the dead, all men are at last equal. Well, maybe not on Capitol Hill. Sign up now. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 45. 1 0 obj Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more. Muriel, as she was known, a life-long resident of Medford, had been house-bound for several years. She wrote a poem which was read at the dedication of a new school named for her sister Amelia, and a narrative poem, "By the Gentle Flowing Mystic" as a feature of the celebration of Medford's 350th anniversary. One Cheers fan with a different political agenda wrote to the Wichita Eagle and argued that a statue that would really stand out in the Capitol building would be a bronzed depiction of Wichitas Kirstie Alley. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 1. She was a member of the Massachusetts Poetry Society and the author of several poems, including "First Day," "To AE," and "Labor-in Vain No More." People Projects Discussions Surnames Over the years, Kleppner has provided several interviews that offer an intimate glimpse at who Earhart was, and what she, as the niece of the great woman, thinks happened to her aunt on July 2 1937. On the circular border is inscribed the official distance, date, and flying time. Earhart knew how to glam up for special events and look fabulous in a dressshe was a Vogue favorite and often listed as one of the best-dressed women of the daybut when unwinding with family, she preferred the comfort of pants. Explore how the celebrity world connects. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, those famous feminists who would extol Earharts virtues minutes later, notably did not have hands on the rope. Pelosi celebrated Earhart as an American who personifies the daring and determined spirit of our nation as she takes her rightful place here in the Capitol.. Filed: September 19, 1996 licensing of a historical figure for use in advertisements Owned by: AMY KLEPPNER ADMINISTRATRIX OF ESTATE OF MURIEL MORRISSEY Serial Number: 75168349. Muriel, as she was known, a life-long resident of Medford, had been house-bound for several years. An Eisenhower statue was installed at the Capitol in 2003. Chest, Trophy, Amelia Earhart. Then she was loaded onto a truck for the final leg of her journey to the Capitol. Democrats didnt mind honoring the Republican Eisenhower, but they had a problem with just tossing Glick, the marble man Ike replaced, to the curb. But in fairness, she was no fusspot and let it go if anyone used it in an article or even entered it on her license. Answer and Explanation: Amelia Earhart did not have any natural children, but she did have two step-children. Lawmakers watch as a statue in honor of Amelia Earhart is unveiled in Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Matt Smith from the Nelson/Atkins Museum was in charge of the pedestal and installation, and he sent me a text at 9:32: Done. I thought he was kidding.. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Years of delays followed. Coincidentally, Earhart and the two Kansas men who preceded her in statuary hall were all connected to Atchison, Kansas, a once powerful town in the heyday of the railroads. If your passion for history has been suddenly reignited following the circulation of a photo that may suggest that Ameila Earhart survived her plane crash, then you no doubt want to know everything you can about her including what Earhart's family is doing today. In 2003, the Museum acquired the chest from Amy Morrissey Kleppner, Earhart's niece. An educator and civil activist, she participated in many organizations and causes dedicated to helping others. Matthew Smith (c) from pedestal installation, Amelia set another speed record! Pregont joked. It was the fastest in the history of congressional statuary, according to the Earhart Foundations Statue Chair, Jacque Pregont. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Installation of Dr. Bethunes statue took until 2 a.m. due to its complexity. Hardcarved text: North Atlantic Flight 2026.5 MI May 21 1932 13hrs45min The Pacific Flight 2408 MI . When she died eight years later at 101, her marble grandfather was still being ignored by tourists. There is also much anecdotal evidence in her archives that the pilot loathed her thick ankles, conveniently hidden by pants. A majority, if not most, of Earharts career was defined by pushing societys rigid boundaries, making a place for herself in a mans world without asking permission. Though Earhart herself didn't have any children, her sister had two; a son by the name of David (now sadly deceased), and a daughter called Amy Kleppner. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 2026.5 MI. Muriel Morrissey was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 29, 1899, only 2 days before the turn of the century. All these broadly smiling faces were descendants of Amelias sister, Muriel Earhart Morrissey, by way of Muriels two children: David Morrissey, who died in 1978, and Amy Morrissey Kleppner, who just celebrated her 91st birthday. But the uncontroversial Amelia Earharts chances of being immortalized improved since Republican and Democratic Kansan politicians still wanted her crowd-pleasing face inside the hallowed doors. In 1936, Earhart said she hoped her accomplishment would inspire a future of female aviators. Lawmakers watch as a statue in honor of Amelia Earhart is unveiled in Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Years of delays followed. Ask a Lawyer. % I thought you might like to see a memorial for Grace Muriel Earhart Morrissey I found on Findagrave.com. Its likely Amelia Earhart knew both Ingalls and Glick. They dont have to be one Democrat and one Republicanthey dont even have to be politiciansbut you get only two. Over the years, Kleppner has provided several interviews that offer an intimate glimpse at who Earhart was, and what she, as the niece of the great woman, thinks happened to her aunt on July 2. 5 Editors Put Them to the Test, We tried the hottest hair perfumes of 2023 from Gisou to Being Frenshe, How Students Are Reacting to TikTok Bans at Major Universities. One Cheers fan with a different political agenda wrote to the Wichita Eagle and argued that a statue that would really stand out in the Capitol building would be a bronzed depiction of Wichitas Kirstie Alley. Failed to remove flower. See the Elon Musk family tree here at FameChain. The Pacific Flight. Earhart set her first aviation record in 1922, at the age of 25, when she set the womens altitude record, at 14,000 feet. Kansas Senators Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts celebrate the newly unveiled statue of Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol June 04, 2003. He had a great wit, too. Von Ostman wrote letters to relatives and editors, nearly 40 angry dispatches until she said her angst made her sick. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Earhart wore pants everywhere, even as a regular visiting lecturer at Purdue University, where she defied a rule that women were restricted to skirts or dresses on campus. Amelia Earhart in the cockpit of her autogiro after setting a new altitude record for women in planes of this type. She was a member of the Massachusetts Poetry Society and the author of several poems, including "First Day," "To AE," and "Labor-in Vain No More." Grandchildren include James Morrissey of Oakland, CA; Suzanne Morrissey of Nahant, MA; Ellen Looney of Wakefield, MA; Paul Morrissey and Caroline Morrissey of Lynn, MA; Bram Kleppner of Burlington, VT and Caleb Kleppner of Mill Valley, CA. Learn more about merges. In that documentary, in which the now viral photo is thoroughly investigated, experts conclude that Earhart may have crashed her plane in Jaluit Atoll in the Marshall Islands, and that she and Noonan were then held captive by Japanese soldiers. Muriel was active in the League of Women Voters, a long time member of The Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the Medford Historical Society. The funds EVE promised to secure never materialized. She was active in politics and community affairs. She heavily lobbied both presidents to support aviation and the Equal Rights Amendment proposed by Earharts feminist mentor Alice Paul in 1923. The UK's supply crisis puts extra pressure on Prime Minister Boris. He was also Earharts grandfathers old law partner at Otis & Glick. It took several years before they raised the cash and the statue and the limestone pedestal were completed. This is not Amelia Earharts first tour of Washington. They had two children, David, now deceased, and Amy Morrissey Kleppner of Silver Spring, Maryland. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In 2003, the Museum acquired the chest from Amy Morrissey Kleppner, Earhart's niece. <> In 1983 she wrote and privately published The Quest of A Prince of Mystic Henry Albert Morrissey "The Chief," the biography of her beloved husband. Putnam conceived the wheel motif for the ebony feet. Earhart had her new berth, sandwiched between John Sevier, a Tennessee governor, and Wisconsins Robert La Follette, a former congressman, senator, and governor. Due to its railroad connection, Atchison was a big deal in the old days. In 1976, her "Bicentennial Reverie" received a Freedom Foundation Award. Add to your scrapbook. Theres More Than One Way To Watch The 2023 Oscars Live In The UK, Everything To Know About The 'Mean Girls: The Musical' Movie, The Woman Tessa Thompson Calls Her North Star, Who Is Michael B. Jordan Dating? This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. You walk right by the one from Oklahoma, Will Rogers, and everybody recognizes it, Tiahrt sniffed. Known in Congress for his colossal vocabulary, the silver-tongued orator even coined the Kansas state motto, Ad Astra Per Aspera (roughly translating as to the stars through hardship). The Amelia Earhart Kimono That Spikes a Racist Legend. Beaming as everyone including the usually-at-odds Pelosi and McConnell shook his hand, he said that all the folks in the room related to him were proud and delighted with the statue and the event: Fundamentally, Muriels descendants all share a commitment to justice and to fight for gender equality. The Earharts I met self-identified as Democrats, and Earhart herself leaned towards socialism and was a big supporter of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. Try again later. For his grandmother, whom he says was incredibly close to Earhart as a young girl, she honored her sister with a portrait of her festooned with a lei from Hawaii. In his own home, however, he says his mother avoided any Amelia-related images or even books for a long time. We have set your language to With the 80th anniversary of the aviator's disappearance this year, her legacy is on everyone's minds, as is the question of how her loved ones might feel today about the decades-long mystery surrounding her disappearance. xYnH}BbE%tYw2=;`;AcKbHr{z~IJ';rE2\>O`Vpi 7gw g,'v-3I|9?qXFQ4j|ftb-#O[PW[4;0}1p{#&i.x4#C!0r]m?eo94A@&Pf 1(:],=# _7jK!x8zU_HxS%Dk,d%[M/`G*n4&{wecOT iqFiF2:$7Q{\=^%'LjSH&mb#}rRj~b4cUMMyWul4y]]f ,nehp gGh5hsS-2GdBU~QbxlfUsd ^\Hrcvcnw4#!h{caqm:6A9!%T}Mv !}H^`U4 bK"3lWPAEx&8qCOuT[Ba&S"OGel"U-D EDT oluLR Once installed, the statue, which depicts Earhart in a flight jacket, scarf, and slacks, was quickly draped in a giant black cloth covering her face and torso until her official unveiling. Earhart had her new berth, sandwiched between John Sevier, a Tennessee governor, and Wisconsins Robert La Follette, a former congressman, senator, and governor. Avoid political conflict and replace the forgotten Republican Ingalls with the famous Queen of the Air, Atchisons own Amelia Earhart. [She] had no interest in leading a conventional female life of being a wife and a mother, like her mother and sister chose, Ware says. According to Ware, one of the most fascinating things about Earhart during her time in the public eye was her capability of setting records and participating in daring flight endeavors alongside famous male pilots like Charles A. Lindbergh and Charles E. Yeager. The family wanted her around as a cheerful companion for depressed Grandmother Otis. She was active in politics and community affairs. 2408 . And the subjects have to be dead. When students who wished to sport pants complained to Dean of Women Dorothy Stratton, she replied, When you can fly an airplane solo across the Atlantic Ocean, then you can wear slacks in the Purdue dining hall.. But do note that it is not possible to be certain of a person's genealogy without a family's cooperation (and/or DNA testing). Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? They had two children, David, now deceased, and Amy Morrissey Kleppner of Silver Spring, Maryland. After Earhart's disappearance, the trophy chest became the property of Earhart's mother, Amy Otis Earhart, and then Earhart's sister, Muriel Earhart Morrissey. This browser does not support getting your location. Ware describes Earharts position on marriage as remarkably modern. She kept her maiden name, and before her marriage to George Putnam in 1931, she sent him a letter on her concerns about marriage. Grace Muriel Earhart Morrissey Age 98 Born Friday 29 Dec 1899 Died 2 Mar 1998 Start a FameChain His Other Children Children Together Amy Morrissey Kleppner David Morrissey died 1998 (bef.) From online or printed sources and from publicly accessible databases. That same year, she also became the first woman to fly solo nonstop on a transcontinental flight, and she set a speed record among women on this flight across the U.S. for her rapid journey, completing the challenge in under 20 hours.
