eeting with representatives from Curtiss-Wright, General Electric, and Pratt and Whitney. They were discussing the Concorde and debating what kind of supersonic plane America should build. During the meeting he suddenly felt the urge to leave and left the meeting and flew to Kenya. As he looked around him he realized that advancement of civilization was not that important and he began to focus on conservation issues more and more. Upon his return to the U.S. he became a member of the World Wildlife Federation and a year later was on its board. He also joined the National Union for the Conservation of Nature and through this organization became interested in the plight of blue and humpbacked whales. He helped many organizations with his reputation and influence and therefore saved the lives of many animals. It was in the summer of 1974 Lindbergh discovered that he had lymphatic cancer he immediately said he wished to die in the home that he and Anne had built in Maui, and he was flown there in August 1974. As he left the hospital for the airport, doctors followed him to the door, protesting that he should not leave. One doctor cried out, But youre abandoning science! Lindbergh quietly but humorously replied, No. Science has abandoned me. He died in Maui a week later, on August 25, 1974, and was buried in the local churchyard. The achievements of Charles Lindbergh were many. They ranged from setting world records to assembling farm supplies at a young age to helping in the advancement of science. I am glad that I was able to learn about these things, and I am glad to know that a man that has done so much will not be forgotten, but will be remembered through his accomplishments....
