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President Kennedy makes his We choose to go to the Moon speech, Rice University, 1962. US President John F. Kennedy gives his We choose to go to the Moon speech in Houston, Texas

Seamans, von Braun and President Kennedy at Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, 1963. Dr. Wernher von Braun (center) explains the Saturn Launch System to President John F. Kennedy

AI IMAGE - Portrait of John F Kennedy standing in front of the White House, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of John F Kennedy standing in front of the White House, 1960s, (2023). American politician John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of John F Kennedy standing in front of the White House, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of John F Kennedy standing in front of the White House, 1960s, (2023). American politician John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963)

Kennedy Giving Historic Speech to Congress, 1961. Creator: NASA
Kennedy Giving Historic Speech to Congress, 1961. President John F. Kennedy in his historic message to a joint session of the Congress, on May 25, 1961 declared

Mercury Astronauts Receiving the Collier Trophy, White House, Washington, USA, 1963. NASA Administrator James E. Webb (center)

US president John F Kennedy at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, September 11, 1962. A briefing is given by Major Rocco Petrone to the president during a tour of Blockhouse 34 at the Cape

Kennedy and Shepard in Washington D. C. 1961. Creator: NASA
Kennedy and Shepard in Washington D.C. 1961. President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. the first American in space, on his historic May 5th

Gilruth presents President Kennedy with a model of the Apollo spacecraft, 1960s. Dr. Robert R. Gilruth (left), Manned Spacecraft Center Director, presents President John F

President John F. Kennedy, John Glenn and General Davis in Cocoa Beach Parade, 1962. President Kennedy (left), astronaut John Glenn and General Leighton I

Kennedy Receives Mariner 2 Model, 1961. Creator: NASA
Kennedy Receives Mariner 2 Model, 1961. Dr. William H. Pickering, (center) Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director, presenting Mariner spacecraft model to President John F. Kennedy, (right)

Kennedy Presents Award to Gilruth, 1962. Creator: NASA
Kennedy Presents Award to Gilruth, 1962. US President John F. Kennedy presents Dr. Robert R. Gilruth, Director of the Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Texas

Kennedy at Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, 1963. Creator: NASA
Kennedy at Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, 1963. Dr. George Mueller gives Saturn V orientation to President John F. Kennedy and officials in Blockhouse 37. Front row, left to right: George Low, Dr

Kennedy at Rice University, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Kennedy at Rice University, 1962. US President John F. Kennedy gives his We choose to go to the Moon speech in Houston, Texas

President Kennedy Tours Marshall with von Braun, September 11, 1962. Creator: NASA
President Kennedy Tours Marshall with von Braun, September 11, 1962. President John F. Kennedy at Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama, USA. Here President Kennedy and Dr

President Kennedy tours Mercury Control Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, 1962. President John F. Kennedy is briefed on the operation of Mercury Control Center following the Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6)

Pinback button for Kennedy - Johnson 1960 presidential campaign, 1960
A 1960 presidential campaign pinback button with the faces of John F. Kennedy and running mate Lyndon B. Johnson. Kennedy ran as a candidate of the Democratic Party

Folding tab button for Kennedy - Johnson 1960 presidential campaign, 1960
Folding tab, metal button with the names of John F. Kennedy and running mate Lyndon B. Johnson of the Democratic Party. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States in January

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"Remembering President Kennedy's Vision for Space Exploration" In 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered a historic speech to Congress, igniting the nation's passion for space exploration. His words echoed through time as he declared, "We choose to go to the Moon. " The following year at Rice University, President Kennedy stood before a captivated audience and reaffirmed his commitment to this audacious goal. The image of him delivering this iconic speech remains etched in our collective memory. President Kennedy's dedication was not merely rhetoric; he actively engaged with NASA and its pioneers. At Cape Canaveral in Florida, he stood alongside Dr. Seamans and Dr. Von Braun as they discussed the progress being made towards reaching the Moon. His support extended beyond speeches and photo opportunities; it was evident when he presented awards to Mercury Astronauts at the White House in 1963, recognizing their remarkable achievements. Visiting the Kennedy Space Center on September 11th, President Kennedy witnessed firsthand the advancements being made by American scientists and engineers. It was during these visits that he received models of spacecraft like Apollo from Gilruth himself. President John F. Kennedy also took pride in celebrating milestones achieved by American astronauts such as John Glenn and General Davis during Cocoa Beach Parade in 1962. His unwavering commitment continued throughout his presidency as seen when he presented Mariner 2 Model in 1961 or bestowed an award upon Gilruth two years later for his exceptional contributions to space exploration. These images capture moments where President Kennedy's vision came alive - whether it be standing tall at Cape Canaveral or addressing eager students at Rice University - his legacy lives on within every astronaut who has ventured into space since that fateful day when we chose to go to the Moon.