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NASA HISTORY: President John F. Kennedy Awards NASA's Distinguished Service Medal to Alan Shepard – First American in Space - Space Coast Daily
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This day in history: JFK delivers iconic 'We choose to go to the Moon' speech - Space Center Houston
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Reginald DesRoches on X: "Save the Date: Rice and NASA invite you to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy “We Choose to Go to the Moon” speech. More details
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