Primary Sources: The 1920s: Lindbergh, Charles

"On the right wing of the antiwar movement, Charles A. Lindbergh, popular hero of American aviation, was a champion of diehard isolationism and a prominent member of the America-First Committee, organized in September 1940. In this 1941 speech, he drew on a time-honored theme of American exceptionalism as he urged his listeners to avoid entanglements with Europe. " History Matters at GMU

"In a May 19, 1940, radio speech, Senator James F. Byrnes of South Carolina refuted Lindbergh’s position, specifically rebutting a speech Lindbergh had given on military spending. " History Matters at GMU

Presents the text of a speech delivered by U.S. Air Force aviator Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh over radio from Washington, D.C. on September 15, 1939, which appeals for isolation in the European wars.

Presents the text of a speech given by military officer Charles A. Lindbergh on August 4, 1940, which deals with peace.

Presents a speech by colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, given before a luncheon given in his honor by the German Air Ministry at Fliers House, Berlin, Germany on July 23, 1936, dealing with the issue of aviation and war. Contribution of Germany in developing airships; Changes made by aviation in war; Responsibilities of aviation industry.

Presents the text of the speech delivered by Charles A. Lindbergh at Madison Square Garden, New York on May 23, 1941, on the preservation of democracy in the U.S.

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Presents the text of a speech given by Charles A. Lindbergh, an aviator and author, on January 25, 1954, which deals with his observations of men.

by Charles A. Lindbergh
Published 1927
Usage Public Domain

by Charles A. Lindbergh
Published 1927
Usage Public Domain

Presents the text of a speech given by U.S. colonel Charles A. Lindbergh on June 15, 1940, which deals with the involvement of the U.S. in the Second World War.

by Columbia Broadcasting System, inc.
Published May 19, 1940
Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0

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Presents the text of a speech given by Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh during a meeting of the America First Committee on April 23, 1941 regarding the request of Great Britain for the U.S. to provide assistance in the Second World War.

"The frenzy continued when Lindbergh returned to the United States on June 11, 1927, where President Calvin Coolidge and his wife welcomed him at a Washington Monument stand specially built for the occasion. Coolidge’s welcome and Lindbergh’s brief response were broadcast nationwide. Coolidge lavished praise on the aviator in a very serious voice, and Lindbergh responded humorously. Beneath the joking about a battleship being sent for him, however, was perhaps a serious concern about becoming a prisoner of his sudden fame. " History Matters at GMU

Presents the text of a speech given by aviator Charles A. Lindbergh on October 13, 1939, which deals with military policy.