Charles Lindbergh and the Orteig Prize
Charles Lindbergh’s flight from New York to Paris electrified the world and signified the start of commercial aviation. What is less known is that Lindbergh’s flight was made possible by the $25K Orteig Prize and he was the unlikely winner who emerged late in the game. Find out how Raymond Orteig’s prize created a modern-day hero and unlocked commercial aviation.
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