Learning about Charles Lindbergh I began to truly think about the feat he was able to endure and conquer. Traveling across the Atlantic Ocean is no big deal or amazement today. Thousands of people do it everyday whether they are traveling to London, Paris, Rome or Athens. I've done it plenty of times simply taking it for granted, even complaining about how long it takes to travel over 5,000 miles. Back in the time of Lindbergh, traveling across the Atlantic in an airplane was a big deal. It also took much longer than just a few hours to reach Paris. The miracle of flight is dead today. People take flying for granted; it is just a way to get from point A to B. Back then, it was something people marveled at and took amazement in. Lindbergh helped fuel this passion among people all over the world with his flight. His flight was what the moon landing was to people in the sixties. These achievements bring people together to share in it. I think of things today such as the invention of the internet or the revolution of the iPod as bringing people together. What Lindbergh did made him a god among men during his time. His flight helped millions realize the possibility that anything could be done if you just put your mind to it. His example is similar to the example of Barack Obama, our first African-American President. They both have inspired thousands in doing what no one thought was possible and I commend both of them.
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