Photograph
White House Photographs
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Astronaut Commander Alan B. Shepard, Jr., and his wife, Louise Brewer Shepard, arrive at the White House for the presentation ceremony of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Distinguished Service Medal to Commander Shepard. Walking away from United States Marines helicopter, L-R: Public Affairs Officer for NASA, Lieutenant Colonel John A. Powers; Mrs. Shepard; Commander Shepard; unidentified man. Washington Monument is visible in the background. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.