Souvenir typescript, the text of JFK’s statement following Glenn’s 1962 orbital flight, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in black felt tip, “John Glenn.” The text reads, in part: “A few days ago Colonel Glenn came to the White House and visited me, he is—as are the other astronauts—the kind of American of whom we are most proud. Some years ago, as a marine pilot he raced the sun across the country—and lost. And today he won…. We have a long way to go in the space race. We started late but this is the new ocean, and I believe the United States must sail on it and be in a position second to none….” Horizontal fold, otherwise fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.
