1961 - Space Program, USA: President Kennedy Pins NASA Medal on Shepard. 08May61

NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk Main Title. Intertitle: As World Watched - Spaceman Hailed after US Triumph. 01:00:09 08May61 Alan Shepard & wife on White House veranda w/ President John F Kennedy, Jackie & others w/ large crowd watching. Cameramen filming. 01:00:22 Shepard thanks JFK after receiving NASA Distinguished Service medal & says he got less sleep last night than the night before the flight. Hand shaking. 01:00:52 Jackie Kennedy reminds President he is supposed to pin medal on which he does. Laughter. 01:01:22 Motorcade on Pennsylvania Avenue, applauding spectators. MCUs Shepard & wife on back of convertible. Space Race; NOTE: This is last 1/3 or original release, may no longer exist at NARA. Complete on LN 100-201 & 220139. NOTE: Sold at per reel rate. NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk