Bicentennial Salute, Happy Birthday, America!, July 4, 1976
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains published articles written by Cernan, along with interviews with him in which he reflects on his experiences as an astronaut, as well as the Apollo program. Also included is a transcript of speeches by various astronauts, including Cernan, from a 20th Anniversary celebration for Apollo held at the NASA Johnson Space Center in July 1989, as well as drafts of Cernan's eulogy for Neil Armstrong, delivered at Armstrong's memorial service on September 13, 2012. This sub-series also contains some correspondence where Cernan notes his thoughts on various subjects, and a written testimony presented before the Senate, Committee of Commerce, Science and Transportation on May 12, 2010.
Dates
- Creation: July 4, 1976
Creator
- From the Collection: Cernan, Eugene (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material is primarily in English. French is also present.
Access Information
The collection is open for research. Portions of the collection which contain confidential information are restricted.
Extent
From the Sub-Series: 1.103 Cubic Feet (Two legal-size full-width manuscript boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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