Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. CAPTAIN VIRGIL I. GRISSOM RECEIVES GENERAL WHITE TROPHY, WASHINGTON, D.C

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. CAPTAIN VIRGIL I. GRISSOM RECEIVES GENERAL WHITE TROPHY, WASHINGTON, D.C

1962

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Summary: Coverage of the General White Plaque, which represents the original General White trophy, being presented to Capt Grissom for his efforts in NASA's Program of Space Exploration by Secy of AF Eugene M. Zuckert in ceremonies held at the National Geographic Society Washington Headquarters. Also includes scenes of Capt and Mrs. Grissom and sons and Mrs. Thomas D. White posing for photographers by the General White Trophy; James Webb, NASA Administrator, congratulating the recipient and Melville Bell Grosvenor, Pres of National Geographic Society and Thomas W. McKnew, Executive Vice President, speaking. (Secy Zuckert is using crutches). Good (Basic: Orig neg)

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