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The US National Archives has released 4,624 pages of documents related to the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart, 88 years after the famed aviator vanished in 1937. The release, ordered by President Donald Trump on September 26, includes intimate details of Earhart's final moments before she disappeared.
According to the National Archives, these documents were previously held by various federal agencies and have now been made available to the public. The records provide new insights into Earhart's final flight, revealing her last communications and the desperate attempts to locate her after she went missing over the Pacific Ocean.
The release fulfills President Trump's directive to declassify all government records related to Earhart, her final journey, and other aspects of her life. The National Archives is collaborating with other federal agencies to ensure that any remaining records are identified and transferred for public access.
While the newly released documents shed light on some aspects of Earhart's disappearance, they also raise new questions about what happened during her final flight. The National Archives is continuing to digitize and make these records available online.