Gemini Hero | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Gemini Hero

Gemini Hero | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Greeting astronaut James A. Lovell (4th from the left) and his wife at the airport are Wisconsin Governor Warren P. Knowles (2nd from the left) and Mrs. Dorothy Knowles. At this time Lovell had already flown in two Gemini missions. Between Knowles and Lovell, is Astronaut Donald K. "Deke" Slayton of Sparta. Although selected as part of the original Mercury 7 astronauts, Slayton's space travel was then on hold because of his health.
DESCRIPTION
Greeting astronaut James A. Lovell (4th from the left) and his wife at the airport are Wisconsin Governor Warren P. Knowles (2nd from the left) and Mrs. Dorothy Knowles. At this time Lovell had already flown in two Gemini missions. Between Knowles and Lovell, is Astronaut Donald K. "Deke" Slayton of Sparta. Although selected as part of the original Mercury 7 astronauts, Slayton's space travel was then on hold because of his health.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:11362
Creation Date: 01 1967
Creator Name:United Press International
City:
County:
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Wisconsin Governor Warren P. Knowles publicity photographs and editorial cartoons, 1965-1970
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 3719
Original Dimensions:8 x 6 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Restricted: Corbis has purchased copyright to all pre-1991 images housed in the UPI office. For reproductions and licensing rights contact copyright holder.
SUBJECTS
Flowers
Clothing and dress
Coats
Hats
Men
Outdoor photography
Women
Governors
Politicians
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Airplanes
Airports
Astronauts

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