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NASA Center: Johnson Space Center
Image # : 62PC-0014
Date : 2/23/1962

Title

Astronaut John Glenn being Honored

Full Description

Astronaut John Glenn, Jr. is honored by President John F. Kennedy after his historical first manned orbital flight. The ceremony is being held at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Langley, Virginia. The Center moved to Houston, Texas later that year, where it continues to reside.

Keywords

John Glenn JFK President John F. Kennedy President Kennedy Manned Spacecraft Center MSC Project Mercury

Subject Category

Mercury-Astronaut, Mercury-Program, Presidents,

Reference Numbers

  • Center: JSC
  • Center Number: 62PC-0014
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2000-000607

Source Information

  • Creator/Photographer: NASA
  • Original Source: DIGITAL

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