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Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in New York

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  • 1963-6-11

36-year-old astronaut, L. Gordon Cooper received a tumultuous welcome when he went to New York with his family to receive the City's Medal of Honour and a scroll. The family were give the traditional ticker tape parade along Broadway. Above: Astro...

The Times of Ceylon Press

Astronauts Welcomed in New York City

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  • 1969-8-18

The Apollo-11 crewmen wave to the huge crowd lining Broadway in New York City recently as they are given a traditional welcome of ticker tape, flags and hearty cheers. From left are Michael Collins, Edwin Aldrin and Neil Arm strong.

Daily Mirror

Gordon Cooper at Ticker Tape Parade

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  • 1963-6-1

TICKER TAPE PARADE -- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper waves to crowds lining famed Broadway in New York May 22 during ticker tape parade, the city's traditional tribute to a hero. An estimated four million persons turned out to honor the astronaut for ...

The Times of Ceylon Press