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President John F. Kennedy presents the National Aeronau?
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President John F. Kennedy presents the National Aeronau?
President John F. Kennedy presents the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Service Medal to Commander Alan Shepard Jr, left, in a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington DC on 8 May 1961. Mrs Louise Shepard, far left, looks on. Date: 1961
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1961 Administration Alan Ceremony Kennedy Medal Presents Shepard Space Washington Aeronautics
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This evocative photograph captures a historic moment in American history as President John F. Kennedy presents the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Service Medal to Commander Alan Shepard Jr. in a ceremony held in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 8, 1961. With his wife Louise by his side, Shepard beamed with pride as Kennedy pinned the medal onto his uniform. This recognition came just months after Shepard became the first American to travel into space aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft on May 5, 1961. The presentation of the medal marked the culmination of Shepard's groundbreaking achievement and underscored the country's commitment to space exploration. The Rose Garden, with its lush greenery and vibrant flowers, provided a picturesque backdrop for this momentous occasion. The image encapsulates the spirit of innovation, courage, and determination that defined the early days of the Space Age and continues to inspire generations.
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