Major Cooper Gets His Wings
May 29, 1963 - The Air Force presented pilot-astronaut wings today to Major Gordon Cooper for his 22-orbit flight around the earth....
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- May 28
May 24, 1963 | President Kennedy Decorates Astronaut Gordon Cooper
May 24, 1963 - On Tuesday, President Kennedy awarded Major Gordon Cooper, America's newest space hero, the NASA distinguished service ...
- May 23
Mantle Gave It a Ride
May 23, 1963 - How high is up? A pair of Oklahomans, Major Gordon Cooper and slugger Mickey Mantle, can supply varying answers to the...
- May 22
Cooper a Grateful Man of Few Words in NYC
May 22, 1963 - In 38 words, Major Gordon Cooper gave New York his heartfelt thanks today “for this wonderful day.” “I don’t generally say...
- May 22
Cooper Gets Ticker-Tape Parade in NYC
May 22, 1963 - New York City took Major Gordon Cooper to its heart today with a triumphal parade, a welcome at City Hall, and an official...
- May 21
Cooper Addresses Joint Meeting of Congress
May 21, 1963 - Addressing a joint meeting of the two houses of Congress today, astronaut Gordon Cooper concluded his 9-minute talk with a...
- May 21
May 21, 1963 | JFK Presents NASA Medal to Astronaut Gordon Cooper
May 21, 1963 - President Kennedy today presented Gordon Cooper, the Air Force major who became a national hero by orbiting the Earth 22...
- May 21
Cooper Visits Nation’s Capital
May 21, 1963 - From the highest officials to the youngest children, the nation’s capital gave its praise and its heart today to Gordon...
- May 19
Cooper Reports on Spaceflight
May 19, 1963 - Major Gordon Cooper (pictured in his capsule after recovery) gave the world today a personal report on his 22-orbit,...
- May 18
Cooper Gets Hero’s Welcome in Hawaii
May 18, 1963 - Major Gordon Cooper came “home” to Hawaii today to get his first feel of solid ground as America’s newest space hero. The...
- May 18
May 18, 1963 | Newsreel on Astronaut Gordon Cooper
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- May 17
Soviet Press Notes Cooper Flight, Emphasizes Birmingham Crisis
May 17, 1963 - The Soviet press today provided for Soviet readers brief but largely factual accounts of Major Gordon Cooper’s orbital...
- May 17
Major Cooper Reviews Flight
May 17, 1963 - Major Gordon Cooper expressed wonderment today at being able to see his home area near Houston, Tex., and smoke curling...
- May 17
New Yorkers Praise Cooper
May 17, 1963 - A thrill of delight went around New York City last night when Major Gordon Cooper piloted his spacecraft to a safe...
- May 16
President Kennedy Telephones Congratulations to Cooper
May 16, 1963, President Kennedy telephoned his congratulations to Major Gordon Cooper minutes after he emerged from the space capsule...
- May 16
🚨Major Cooper Lands Safely in Pacific
May 16, 1963 - Major Gordon Cooper landed safely in the Pacific today after a magnificently executed 22-orbit flight. The closing phase...
- May 16
Cooper Set to Splash Down Tonight
May 16, 1963 - Major Gordon Cooper was speeding around the earth today on the longest spaceflight ever made by an American. At 3 a.m....
- May 15
Multiple Reasons for “Faith 7” Name
May 15, 1963 - Major Gordon Cooper, assigned to spend more time in space than any other American to date, christened his space vehicle...
- May 15
Capacity Crowd Watches Cooper Launch at Grand Central Terminal
May 15, 1963 - A capacity crowd of 8,000 jammed into the main concourse of New York’s Grand Central Terminal today to watch the televised...
- May 15
President Kennedy Pleased with Cooper Launch
May 15, 1963 - President Kennedy expressed happiness at the success of Major Gordon Cooper’s launching into space this morning at 9:04...
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