Nasa. Rare historic scene. Aboard the USS HORNET,... Lot 93

Nasa. Rare historic scene. Aboard the USS HORNET, the ship that has just picked up the astronauts of the APOLLO 11 Mission straight from the Moon, staff and guests watch President Richard N. NIXON speak to the heroes of Space and History. NIXON talk to the heroes of Space and History. The astronauts are locked in the quarantine module, visible through a window that allows them to see outside. They remain in this "giant caravan" for 21 days. July 24, 1969. Vintage silver print. Nasa logo and typed caption on back. 20.5 x 26.6cm with margins.