Gordon Cooper at Ticker Tape Parade
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 ...
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Astronaut Glenn Testing a Trumpet
Col. John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, testing a trumpet which was presented to him by musician Paul Toadman when the spaceman visited New York, recently.
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Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in New York
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...
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The Russian Cosmonaut Major Gherman Titov And His Wife
The Russian cosmonaut Major Gherman Titov, and his wife recently visited United Nations Headquarters where he was the guest of honour at a reception given by the acting UN Secretary-General U. Thant.
After the reception, Major and Mrs. Titov were ...
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Major Gherman Titov the Second Soviet Cosmonaut
The Soviet Cosmonaut, Major Gherman S. Titov, recently visited United Nations headquarters where he was the guest of honour at a reception given by acting U.N. Secretary-General, U Thant. The cosmonaut and his wife were later conducted a tour of t...
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Astronauts Welcomed in New York City
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.
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