TLS signed “Eugene F. Kranz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA Manned Spacecraft Center letterhead, stamp-dated October 29, 1969. Letter to a young admirer. In part: “As a result of my participation in the missions of the Apollo Program, I obtained correspondence from most of the countries around the world. It may interest you to know that as a result of the latest mission, the European countries have felt very close to our Space Program. In fact, I have received letters even from Czechoslovakia, which, as you know, recently had their freedom crushed from them. However, the magic of the Space Program still enables people in these countries…to become partners in this great adventure. I appreciate the opportunity to write to these people…to allow them to see that average people, given a great goal, can do above-average things. I believe this is particularly true of my associates in the Space Program. They are average people who through dedication and perseverance achieve great things not only for themselves, but for all mankind…I hope that these pictures of the space missions may help to motivate you in overcoming all obstacles that are before you.” Includes the photos mentioned: a vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kranz, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Dear Johnny, Best wishes and hopes for the future, Eugene F. Kranz, Flight Director, Apollo 11”; and two unsigned glossy ‘red-numbered’ NASA photos from the Apollo 11 mission. In overall fine condition, with scattered creases to photos. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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