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Topic: Photo of the week 174 (March 1, 2008)
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heng44 Member Posts: 3387 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 03-01-2008 01:27 AM
On December 9, 1968, Charles Lindbergh signed a memorial document to be hung in the treaty room of the White House, honoring the Apollo 7 and 8 crews (who also signed the document). Sitting at the table are astronauts Walt Cunningham, Donn Eisele, Wally Schirra, Bill Anders and Jim Lovell. Standing are Mrs. and President Johnson, Jim Webb, Vice President Humphrey and Frank Borman. Ed Hengeveld |
MCroft04 Member Posts: 1634 From: Smithfield, Me, USA Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 03-01-2008 08:21 AM
Wow! It makes me proud just to have had the honor of meeting two of the astronauts (Wally and Walt) sitting at the table! Wonderful picture!! |
FFrench Member Posts: 3161 From: San Diego Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 03-01-2008 08:17 PM
A (cropped) version of this photo appears in A. Scott Berg's comprehensive biography "Lindbergh" - nice to see the wider shot, Ed, thanks. A different shot taken at the same event appears in our book In the Shadow of the Moon (page 302, for anyone who wishes to compare the shots). |
spaceheaded Member Posts: 147 From: MD Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-02-2008 01:54 AM
Not sure what it is about this photo, but it almost looks like a painting. And it's very 'historical' looking. Ed, as always, thanks for posting. I always look forward to the next one! |
KSCartist Member Posts: 2896 From: Titusville, FL USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 03-02-2008 03:26 AM
This would have been taken just before the Apollo 8 crew entered quarantine right?Outstanding shot Ed. |
Lou Chinal Member Posts: 1306 From: Staten Island, NY Registered: Jun 2007
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posted 03-02-2008 05:31 AM
I think this photo was taken just after the Apollo 8 mission. Early January 1969, just before Johnson left office. |
Tom Member Posts: 1597 From: New York Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-02-2008 09:01 AM
I found another view of the event and Ed is correct... it was taken in December, 1968. |
Moonwalker1954 Member Posts: 245 From: Montreal, Canada Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 03-02-2008 09:50 AM
There's something I don't understand here. Why would have they honored the Apollo 8 crew BEFORE they actually flew to the Moon? |
Philip Member Posts: 5952 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 03-02-2008 10:53 AM
Another great photo Ed!Just wanted to point out that I've started a similar topic on unmanned spacecraft and information technology used in the robotic exploration of the solar system and space borne astronomy telescopes here. |
LM-12 Member Posts: 3208 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 10-08-2011 07:03 PM
It is hard to believe that only 41 years had passed between the Spirit of St. Louis flight by Lindbergh and the flight of Apollo 8. That launch was 43 years ago. Charles Lindbergh was at the Cape to watch Apollo 8 launch men to the Moon. How amazing is that? Truly one of the best space-related photos ever taken. |