Who is Charles Lindbergh from Gift from the Sea and what is their importance?

Charles Lindbergh is only mentioned briefly, and that in the role of her husband, Charles Lindbergh was obviously the center of Anne's life. Anne Morrow Lindbergh was a staunch supporter of her husband before, during, and after the record breaking transatlantic trip. When Charles continued to work with The Spirit of St. Louis and to promote his cause of transoceanic airports, Anne was by his side. Their marriage was one filled with difficulty during the time of their son's infamous kidnapping but settled into one of comfort and love.