In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic with an unusual co-pilot: a Felix the Cat doll. More than a mascot, Felix’s tail helped Lindbergh monitor dangerous wing icing, contributing to the success of his daring 3,600-mile flight. | History Revived

On January 23, 1941, as World War II raged in Europe, famed aviator Charles Lindbergh testified before Congress, urging them against sending military aid to Britain. Lindbergh had become spokesperson of the isolationist America First Committee, a coalition—ranging from pacifists to Nazi sympathizers—opposed to U.S. involvement in the conflict overseas. | American Experience | PBS