So he came back. Now, you have to realize that al shepard was the ultimate politician. Very well respected, first flight he did, so he talked nasa into giving him talked them into giving him the very next flight, which was apollo 13. After he started working 13 and i was getting my crew together for 14, i think that the nasa hierarchy had second thoughts. They said, look, al has been grounded for eight or nine years, and youre going to give him the very next flight . He only made a 15 minute suborbital flight . Lets get serious about this thing. So deke said, okay, ill slip him one. So one day when i was training for 14, deke came in and said, jim, how would you like to take 13 and well give shepard 14 . I was delighted. I said, yes. I mean, you know, i was backup on 11. And im all set to go. I mean, you know, i need the training, i need to know the experiments and things like that. But im ready. So thats how it came to pass. Can you put to bed or add to the story that one hears that y
When you were a little kid. You saw a rocket go off and said i want to do that. Is it that simple or that complex . I was interested in rockets in astronomy long before people get spell rocket. I was interested in it way back in high school. I went to try to build some rockets. I wanted to become a rocket engineer, as a matter of fact. Worked at the rocket society. I wanted to become a rocket engineer but essentially they said you have to go to mit or to caltech. I cannot afford either. So i took a secondary goal. I got an rotc appointment to wisconsin. From there i went to the Naval Academy. I got to the flight training. I became a naval air aviator. In 1958, nasa was formed and they were looking for astronauts. I was one of the original 110 people who were selected. Let me go back to the Naval Academy . That is right. This was right after world war ii. I got down to preflight. My mother, when i was at the university of wisconsin, told me to apply to the Naval Academy. 7z3 vi did it,
I encourage all seniors in high school, students in high school, middle schoolers, to use this platform to raise your voice. Your generation deserves to be. Eard in the government i think my advice for the , really on the fence look into community and see what is affecting those around you. They are the ones you see the most. Issue that you see happen every day on the street, that is where you can start. Be a part of this documentary because you want to be a voice for your community. Thank you for all of your device. If you want more information on our contest, go to our website, studentcam. Org. Cspan, where history unfolds daily. In 1979, cspan was created as a Public Service by americas Cable Television companies and is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. Thursday, retired astronaut john glenn died at the age of 95. The ohio born native was known as an American Hero in the eyes of many after becoming the first u. S. Astronaut to orbit the earth in 1962. 40 year
To ensuring that you can provide separation. Its one thing to watch it. But if we have no control over it, the difference between being unmanned and uncontrolled. Thank you all. I yield back, mr. Chairman. Mr. Dolan is recognized for five minutes. Thank you, mr. Chairman. I have a question. And perhaps miss bristol, mr. Cameron, mr. Hampton and mr. Rinaldi, id like you all to consider it. Im perplexed the way veterans are dealt with in this employment process. You have this shortage here. If my information is correct, theres approximately 10,000 military air controllers working and operating and helping to manage our skies. Your last application period for veterans to apply was described as long term, and it was like for three months. March of december or excuse me, december 15 to march of 16. Number one question is why wouldnt you open that up for them all year long since you have a shortage and you have all these experienced, seasoned people out there . That would be question number
27488000 and 20 if you eye pose the tax you can 202748001 or if you live in philadelphia our residents can contact us and the new soda tax is scheduled to take effect. And a Group Fighting heavily to oppose the tax the American Beverage Association said we will side with the majority of the people of philadelphia who oppose this tax and take legal action to stop it. E group also helps fund no grocery tax. Com and show you the amounts by which the prices could increase a 20can family pack of soda, the new price could be 10. 07. Hats 3. 60 higher and a olitter bottle could go for 27. 95. And now, of course, there are those who oppose who support the measure as well. The American Heart Association on twitter said fact, the erican citizen consumes 39 sugery sugar and drinks. Its time for change. Tweeted, loomberg congrats to philadelphias city county critical and mayor jim ken me the for standing up to the beverage industry. Here is trisha nay zaly a reporter for the philadelphia inquire e