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If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes.
Charles Lindbergh
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Charles Lindbergh
Age: 72 †
Born: 1902
Born: February 4
Died: 1974
Died: August 26
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Charles Augustus Lindbergh
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Chas A. Lindbergh
Charles Lindburgh (misspelling)
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[I] grew up as a disciple of science. I know its fascination. I have felt the godlike power man derives from his machines.
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