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Alan Shepard: 1st American in Space
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Alan Shepard in a Space Suit
Alan Shepard dons a space suit in 1959. His words before his first launch, "Please, dear God, don't let me f--- up," is known among aviators as Shepard's Prayer.
In this photo:
Alan B. Shepard
Photo: Ralph Morse./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images
Apr 01, 1959
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