Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Young posing with a group of spacecraft models, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Bill Van Laethem, with Best wishes, In Hoc, John Young, Beta Psi 52.” In fine condition, with a couple of very light surface creases to the lower right corner. This example boasts a particularly interesting association, as it makes reference to his membership in the Sigma Chi fraternity, whose motto is 'in hoc signo vinces' (Latin for 'in this sign you will conquer'), a legendary quote and incident of the Roman emperor Constantine. Young graduated from Georgia Tech in 1952 with a degree in aeronautical engineering, and thereafter joined the Navy.
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