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Stamp honors 1st American in space 50 years later
The Associated Press (AP) — The first American in space, Mercury astronaut Alan Shepard, was honored with his own stamp Wednesday on the eve of the 50th anniversary of his flight. The Postal Service dedicated the Forever stamp Wednesday to commemorate Shepard's suborbital … City Room: Stamps From Space, With Brooklyn Ties Alan Shepard and MESSENGER Stamps Unveiled at Kennedy Space Center Ceremony Alan Shepard honored with two stamps |
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