Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas, and grew up to be one of the world’s most beloved aviation icons. She earned respect and adoration of millions for her humble demeanor, drive, and determination, not only as an early pioneer of flight but for women pursuing aviation careers. Earhart wore many hats during her lifetime; published author, social worker, teacher, career consultant; she helps found the Ninety-Nines, an organization of women pilots.

Sadly, she never completed her greatest feat – circumnavigating the globe. In July 1937, Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, disappeared in their Lockheed Electra over the central Pacific. While the mystery of her disappearance has never been solved, her role in aviation history and her place in the public’s heart and imagination lives on.

U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan is in his seventh term in Congress representing Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. He is Chairman of the House Budget Committee, where he has worked tirelessly leading the effort to rein in federal spending and increase accountability to taxpayers. He also serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, where he has focused on simplifying the tax code and making health care more affordable and accessible.

On August 11, 2012, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney announced that he had selected Ryan to be his vice-presidential running mate during the 2012 presidential campaign.

This bobblehead of Sarah Palin was one of the first ones that Royal Bobbles produced, back in 2008 during the presidential election where she ran with John McCain as his Vice-Presidential candidate.   It was retired in 2010.