Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Trump Orders Release of Amelia Earhart Records
Former President Donald Trump has ordered the release of all government records related to the disappearance of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.
Earhart vanished in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.
Trump described Earhart's disappearance as an "interesting story" and stated that he had been requested to release the records.
The FBI and National Archives have already released some documents.
Earhart's flight was to reach Howland Island for refueling but never made it.
The government's initial assessment was that the plane ran out of fuel.
Donald Trump ordered declassification of Amelia Earhart records.
Earhart disappeared in 1937 while attempting a flight around the world.
Trump described the disappearance as an "interesting story".
The FBI and National Archives have already released some Earhart documents.
Earhart was trying to reach Howland Island when she disappeared.
- Who
- Donald Trump
- What
- Ordered the declassification and release of government records related to Amelia Earhart's disappearance.
- When
- September 26 (approximate)
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- In response to public interest in Amelia Earhart's story.
- Subject
- Amelia Earhart Records
- Action
- Declassification and Release of Records
- Initiator
- Donald Trump
- Event
- Earhart's Disappearance
- Year of Disappearance
- 1937
Sources
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