Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. Gemini-Titan 4 Launch Activities, Cape Kennedy, Florida

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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. Gemini-Titan 4 Launch Activities, Cape Kennedy, Florida

1947-1984

Shows astronauts Maj. James A. McDivitt and Maj. Edward H. White, entering transport van, arriving at Complex 19, riding elevator to top of gantry -- spectators and news media personnel watching activities. Also shows Comdr. Alan B. Shepard, Jr., USN, speaking into microphone. 336': Total footage in reel.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6499586

National Archives at College Park

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Shepard, Alan B. (Alan Bartlett), 1923-1998

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Rear Admiral Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. (November 18, 1923 – July 21, 1998) was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman. In 1961, he became the first American to travel into space, and in 1971, he walked on the Moon. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Shepard saw action with the surface navy during World War II. He became a naval aviator in 1946, and a test pilot in 1950. He was selected as one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts in ...