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We also knew it would be difficult, because of the financial condition of the family, for me to go to college.


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Author Bio


  • NameAlan Shepard
  • DescriptionAmerican astronaut
  • BornNovember 18, 1923
  • DiedJuly 21, 1998
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionOfficer; Astronaut; Aviator; Entrepreneur
  • AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross; Congressional Space Medal Of Honor; NASA Exceptional Service Medal