Watching the flight of the first American in space

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May 5, 1961 President Kennedy watches the flight of the first American in space on TV.  Alan Shepard’s flight lasted 15 minutes, 28 seconds.

(Left to Right) Attorney General Kennedy, McGeorge Bundy, Vice President Johnson, Arthur Schlesinger, Admiral Arleigh Burke, President Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy.