# “We” — Character guide

> Key figures in “We” by Charles A. Lindbergh.

- [Charles Lindbergh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/charles_lindbergh.md): American aviator who makes the first solo nonstop flight from New York to Paris.
- [Bud Gurney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/bud_gurney.md): Lindbergh's friend and fellow pilot during barnstorming and air mail days.
- [Leon Klink](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/leon_klink.md): Lindbergh's mechanic and friend in San Diego.
- [Myron T. Herrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/myron_t_herrick.md): U.S. Ambassador to France who hosts Lindbergh after the Paris landing.
- [H. J. Lynch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/h_j_lynch.md): Lindbergh's commanding officer at Brooks Field.
- [Sir Samuel Hoare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/sir_samuel_hoare.md): British Air Minister who welcomes Lindbergh to London.
- [Sergeant Winston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/sergeant_winston.md): Sergeant at Brooks Field who assists Lindbergh.
- [E. G. Bahl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/e_g_bahl.md): Lindbergh's flight instructor at Brooks Field.
- [Mayor Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/walker.md): Mayor of New York who welcomes Lindbergh home.
- [M. Bleriot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/m_bleriot.md): French aviator and aircraft designer who meets Lindbergh.
- [Madame Nungesser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/madame_nungesser.md): Mother of the missing French aviator Nungesser.
- [King Albert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/king_albert.md): King of Belgium who receives Lindbergh in Brussels.
- [Burgomaster Max](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/burgomaster_max.md): Burgomaster of Brussels who welcomes Lindbergh.
- [Lieut. McAllister](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/lieut_mcallister.md): Officer at Brooks Field who instructs Lindbergh.
- [Admiral Burrage](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/admirial_burrage.md): U.S. Navy officer who escorts Lindbergh in Washington.
- [Raymond Orteig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/raymond_orteig.md): Hotel owner who offered the Orteig Prize for the New York-Paris flight.
- [Charles Evans Hughes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/charles_evans_hughes.md): U.S. Secretary of State who honors Lindbergh in Washington.
- [Ambassador Houghton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/ambassador_houghton.md): U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain who hosts Lindbergh.
- [Fitzhugh Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/fitzhugh_green.md): Author and journalist who accompanies Lindbergh on part of his tour.
- [Mrs. Coolidge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/we_2_se/characters/mrs_coolidge.md): First Lady who meets Lindbergh at the White House.

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