Inevitably, there are times in a nation's history when its hopes, fears and confidence in its own destiny appear to hinge on the fate of a single person. One of these pivotal moments occurred on the ...

Freedom 7 Elementary has a long history in celebrating space with Alan Shepard. Freedom 7 Elementary has a long history in celebrating space with Alan Shepard and honoring local heroes.

May 5 (UPI) --President Donald Trump on Monday celebrated National Astronaut Day on the 64th anniversary of Alan Shepard becoming the first American to go into space. On May 5, 1961, Shepard's Freedom ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This Alan Shepard commemorative medal ...

On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space. He was launched into a sub-orbital ballistic trajectory onboard a Mercury capsule, Freedom 7, the flight lasting approximately 15 ...