Randolph (CVS 15) - Naval Cruise Book

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3 President Kennedy is given a tour of the Canaveral Flight RANDOLPH's own HUP 46 hoists America's newest hero aboard, and Col Glenn's trip back to Grand Turk Island via the carrier begins. Earl Hanson, representing the Federation Aero- Controller's installation. His guides are John Glenn, NASA Flight Controller Chris Kraft and America's first space pioneer, CDR Alan Shepard. nautique Internationale, walks with John Glenn through Hangar Bay Two, after Glenn's physi- cal examination in Sick Bay. Behind them is LCDR Bob Mullins, Mercury Medical Officer, assigned to the recovery force. f:'-GQP' The awards were many. Here, Mayor Robert Wagner of New York City looks on as Col Glenn reads a letter of tribute from the people of America's largest city.

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Remember . . . ? lVlany events passed by without general notice during Summer 62 How many will be remembered by the people who snared their joys? Gifts to the children of Barcelona L, .N 4- r, it v ff. T 1 ll f 3 1 1 i 4 ra Q l is