Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator who became famous for making the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in 1927. He flew from New York to Paris in a custom-built airplane called the Spirit of St. Louis, covering about 3,600 miles in approximately 33.5 hours. This historic flight made him an international hero and a symbol of the possibilities of aviation. In addition to his aviation achievements, Lindbergh was also involved in various social and political issues. He became a controversial figure due to his views on American isolationism and his involvement in the Lindbergh kidnapping case, where his infant son was abducted in 1932. His life was marked by both remarkable accomplishments and significant controversies.