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President John F. Kennedy has a National Aeronautics an?

President John F. Kennedy has a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Service Medal returned to him which he dropped while presenting the award to Commander Alan Shepard Jr, left, in a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington DC on 8 May 1961. Date: 1961

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In this historic moment captured in 1961, President John F. Kennedy presents the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Service Medal to Commander Alan Shepard Jr. during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington D.C. The honor was bestowed upon Shepard for his achievement as the first American astronaut to travel into space, aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft on May 5, 1961. As Kennedy proudly pins the medal onto Shepard's uniform, the President drops the barrette that attaches the medal to the ribbon. Unaware of the mishap, Kennedy continues with the presentation, while Shepard and those in attendance share in the excitement of this pivotal moment in space exploration history. President Kennedy's unwavering support for the space program and his vision of putting an American on the moon before the end of the decade were instrumental in driving the United States' efforts in space. This image encapsulates the spirit of innovation, determination, and camaraderie that defined the early days of the space age. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Service Medal was established in 1962 to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of aeronautics and space. This medal, along with the other accolades and milestones achieved during this era, paved the way for the remarkable advancements and discoveries that continue to inspire and captivate us today.

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