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Eisenhower unveils Marshall bust, USA, September 8, 1960. Creator: NASA
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Eisenhower unveils Marshall bust, USA, September 8, 1960. Creator: NASA
Eisenhower unveils Marshall bust, USA, September 8, 1960. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Katherine Tupper Marshall unveil the bronze bust of her husband General George C. Marshall during the dedication ceremony of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama. On October 21, 1959, President Eisenhower directed the transfer of personnel from the Redstone Arsenals Army Ballistic Missile Agency Development Operations Division to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). A new field installation of NASA was designated as George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and its complex was formed within the boundaries of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. MSFC began its operation on July 1, 1960 after the transfer ceremony, with Dr. Wernher von Braun as Center Director
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In this historic photo print, taken on September 8,1960, we witness a momentous occasion as President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Katherine Tupper Marshall unveil the bronze bust of her late husband General George C. Marshall. The dedication ceremony took place at the newly established Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama. The creation of MSFC was a result of President Eisenhower's directive to transfer personnel from Redstone Arsenal's Army Ballistic Missile Agency Development Operations Division to NASA on October 21,1959. Driven by the nation's growing interest in space exploration, this move marked an important milestone in American history. As the ceremony commenced, President Eisenhower and Mrs. Marshall stood side by side with pride and reverence for General Marshall's legacy. The black-and-white photograph captures their solemn expressions as they honor his contributions to both military strategy and scientific advancements. The establishment of MSFC within Redstone Arsenal symbolized America's commitment to pushing boundaries beyond Earth's atmosphere. Under the leadership of Dr. Wernher von Braun as Center Director, MSFC began its operations on July 1,1960. This image serves as a reminder not only of General George C. Marshall’s remarkable achievements but also highlights the collaborative efforts between government agencies like NASA and military institutions during this transformative era in American history.
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