Photograph of Freedom 7 Launch
Artifact IDMO 74.244
Object Type
Photograph
Date
May 5, 1961
Medium
Photograph
DimensionsOverall H 21 in x W 17 in (53.3 cm x 43.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionColor photograph of the Freedom 7 launch, matted and framed with inscribed note for President Kennedy signed by astronaut Alan Shepard, May 5, 1961. Inscription in black ink at bottom reads "To President Kennedy/ with warm personal greetings/ and high esteem -- the flight/ of FREEDOM 7 on/ May 5, 1961/ Alan B. Shepard Jr/ Col, US Navy."
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. It was either government property or was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Commander Alan B. Shepard, U. S. Navy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
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