(KAIR)--Heretofore federal government records related to famed aviator Amelia Earhart will soon be made public following an order by President Donald Trump.
Earhart has been a figure of mystery since the time of her disappearance over the Pacific Ocean on July 2, 1937, as she was attempting to become the first woman pilot to fly around the world.
Trump, on Friday, took to his social media platform of choice, Truth Social, to say that after being "asked by many people about the life and times of Amelia Earhart," which he calls "an interesting story," as "her disappearance, almost 90 years ago, has captivated millions," Trump said he is "ordering my Administration to declassify and release all Government Records related to [Earhart], her final trip, and everything else about her."
The life and achievements of Earhart, who called Atchison her birthplace home, is immortalized at the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum, based at the City's municipal airport named in her honor.
The museum, Friday evening, acknowledged the President's announcement, saying, his "action is sure to pique the interest of those dedicated to uncovering the mystery of Earhart's disappearance," adding that "it certainly is exciting to think that the files could contain new information to solve [the mystery of Earhart's disappearance]," closing by saying "then, more attention can be focused on Earhart's legacy and accomplishments inside and outside of aviation."
The museum focuses on the history of Earhart, with an emphasis on STEM education.
There's no immediate statement regarding the date of when the Trump administration will release the records.
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