# List of Illustrations explained — “We”

> Chapter companion for “We” by Charles A. Lindbergh.

## What happens

A catalog of photographs and illustrations documenting Charles Lindbergh's early life, the construction and flight of the Spirit of St. Louis, and the subsequent celebrations and honors in Paris, London, Brussels, Washington D.C., New York, and St. Louis.

## Themes in this chapter

### Pioneering Spirit and Aviation

The illustrations emphasize the aircraft, navigation charts, and the historic flight itself.

### International Friendship and Diplomacy

Depictions of Lindbergh with French, Belgian, and British dignitaries highlight the diplomatic goodwill generated by the flight.

### The American Dream and Immigrant Heritage

Lindbergh's rise from a midwestern military school to international acclaim reflects the American Dream.

## Character check-ins

### Charles Lindbergh

Central figure in all illustrations, depicted from childhood through the transatlantic flight and subsequent honors.

### Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh

Appears in illustrations with her son, including at the gangplank in Washington D.C.

### Myron T. Herrick

Ambassador Herrick appears in multiple Paris illustrations, welcoming Lindbergh.

### Raymond Orteig

Presented the $25,000 check and medal to Lindbergh in New York.

### Charles Evans Hughes

Conferred the Cross of Honor from the United States Flag Association in Washington D.C.

### M. Bleriot

Hosted a luncheon in Paris and is shown in a salutation illustration.

## Key lines

> “We” Father and son Madison, WI ⁠—Instructor and classmates in a mid-western military school

An early photograph shows Lindbergh as a boy with his father and later as a student at a military school in the Midwest.

_Illustration caption highlighting Lindbergh's youth and education._

> Curtiss Field, L. I. ⁠—Captain René Fonck wishes Lindbergh the best of luck

At Curtiss Field, French aviator René Fonck bids Lindbergh good luck before the flight.

_Shows camaraderie among aviators before the historic takeoff._

> Paris, France⁠—A salutation from M. Bleriot

In Paris, Lindbergh receives a greeting from Louis Blériot, the first person to fly across the English Channel.

_Symbolic passing of the torch between aviation pioneers._

> London, England⁠—With H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and Lord Lonsdale (left) in the royal box at the Derby Ball

Lindbergh attends the Derby Ball in London, seated in the royal box with the Prince of Wales and Lord Lonsdale.

_Illustrates Lindbergh's social reception by British royalty._

> Washington DC ⁠—Charles Evans Hughes confers the Cross of Honor from the United States Flag Association

In Washington, former Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes awards Lindbergh the Cross of Honor.

_Official recognition of Lindbergh's achievement by a patriotic organization._

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