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Lindbergh Landing


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In this episode of the Local Lou podcast, we fly into the historical significance of Lindbergh Landing in Renner, South Dakota, exploring the life and legacy of Charles Lindbergh. From his groundbreaking solo flight across the Atlantic to his complex and controversial legacy, the conversation highlights the impact of Lindbergh's achievements on aviation and local history, as well as the darker aspects of his life, including the kidnapping of his son and his later fascination with eugenics.


The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping: A Grisly Theory and a Renewed Debate - The New York Times

Eugenics | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

San Diego Air & Space Museum - Historical Balboa Park, San Diego

Timeline | Minnesota Historical Society

Books by Lindbergh Family | Minnesota Historical Society

Primary Sources: Archives & Records - Charles A. Lindbergh Jr.: Aviator & International Superstar - LibGuides at Minnesota Historical Society Library

Lindbergh, Charles A. (1902–1974) | MNopedia

From high-flying hero to eugenics advocate - PMC


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