Charles Lindbergh

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Charles Lindbergh
Photo by Harris & Ewing, c. 1927
32nd President of the United States
In office
April 12, 1945 – January 20, 1949
Arrested: September 10, 1945 – January 20, 1949
Vice PresidentNone
Preceded byHuey Long
Succeeded byDouglas MacArthur (acting)
33rd Vice President of the United States
In office
January 20, 1940 – April 12, 1945
PresidentHuey Long
Preceded byWilliam Lemke
Succeeded byHenry A. Wallace
Personal details
Born(1902-02-04)February 4, 1902
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 1974(1974-08-26) (aged 72)
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeCharles Lindbergh Presidential Library and Museum
Political partyAmerica First
Spouse(s)Anne Morrow (m. 1929)
Children13,including Charles Jr., Jon, Anne, and Reeve
Parents
  • Charles August Lindbergh (father)
  • Evangeline Lodge Land (mother)
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison (no degree)
Occupation
  • Aviator
  • author
  • inventor
  • explorer
  • poltician
Signature
Nickname(s)
  • Lucky Lindy
  • Lone Eagle
  • Slim

Charles Augustus Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974) was an American aviator, military officer, and politician who served as the 32nd president of the United States from 1945 to 1949. He became president through the death of Huey Long on April 12, 1945, but was arrested on September 10, 1945, causing general Douglas MacArthur to serve as acting president until the end of his term.