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''New York Times'' newspaper dated Tuesday, 9 May 1961, reporting on Alan Shepard as the first U.S. man in space. Headline reads: ''Washington Cheers Shepard as Hero.'' Includes picture of President Kennedy honoring the astronaut with the Distinguished Service Medal. Toning, creasing and chipping along central fold, else very good.
''New York Times'' Dated 8 May 1961 of First U.S. Man in Space -- Fair Condition
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