On Lindbergh's Return to the United States
June 11, 1927 (Audio)
Calvin Coolidge: On behalf of his own people, who have a deep
affection for him, and have been thrilled by his splendid achievements,
and as President of the United States, I bestow the distinguished Flying
Cross, as a symbol of appreciation for what he is and what he has done,
upon Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh.
[Applause]
Intelligent, industrious, energetic, dependable, purposeful, alert, quick of reaction, serious, deliberate, stable, efficient, kind, modest, congenial, a man of good moral habits and regular in his business transactions.
[Applause]
Charles Lindbergh: When I landed at Le Bourget, a few weeks ago, I landed with the expectancy, and the hope, of being able to see Europe. [Laughter and applause]. It was the first time I had ever been abroad [Laughter], and I wasnft in any hurry to get back [Laughter and applause]. And I was informed, that while it wasnft an order to come back home [laughter], that therefd be a battleship waiting for me next week. [Laughter and applause].
