This pin represents the public and commercial response to Charles Lindbergh's flights in the "Spirit of St. Louis." Lindbergh's nonstop, solo flight in the "Spirit" from New York to Paris in 1927 catapulted him into fame and celebrity and made him a household name overnight. His name and likeness were featured on everything from pins to ashtrays to wristwatches. More than 75 years after the "Spirit's" historic flight, Lindbergh's name still has the power to help sell merchandise.
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