Missouri History Today
May 20, 1927
Charles Lindbergh departs for Paris in the Spirit of Louis. The Spirit of St. Louis was not only the name of the plane, but also a nod to the wealthy families that helped finance the expedition and a reference to his goal of making St. Louis the central hub of the aviation industry.
Based upon content from the book Missouri 365: This Day in Missouri History by John W. Brown, broadcaster and Missouri historian. Get your copy at Reedy Press.
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