George P. Putnam

George P. Putnam

George Palmer Putnam (September 7, 1887 – January 4, 1950) was an American publisher, author and explorer. Known for his marriage to (and being the widower of) Amelia Earhart, he had also achieved fame as one of the most successful promoters in the United States during the 1930s.

Read more about George P. Putnam:  Early Life, 1920s and 1930s Business Interests, Amelia Earhart, Later Years, Honors

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