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Dr. Von Braun Meeting with House Space Committee Meeting with House Space Committee (1962)
 Dr. Von Braun often met with members of the House Space Committee when they visited the Marshall Center. He is shown here, eighth from the left, in a 1962 photo with visiting committee members.
Dr. Von Braun Meeting With Officials and Astronauts Meeting With Officials and Astronauts (1962)
NASA officials from Headquarters and the astronauts often met with Dr. Von Braun in Huntsville. This photo was taken in September 1962 during one such visit. From left to right are Elliot See, Tom Stafford, Wally Schirra, John Glenn, Brainerd Holmes, Dr. Von Braun, Jim Lovell.
Dr. Von Braun is shown in his office with a display of rocket models. In Office Near Rocket Models (1962)
 In this photo, probably taken in 1962, Dr. Von Braun is shown in his office with a display of rocket models.
Dr. Von Braun cuts the cake to celebrate his 50th birthday Celebrating Birthday (1962)
Dr. Von Braun cuts the cake to celebrate his 50th birthday in 1962. Seated next to him is Alabama Congressman Robert Jones.
Dr. Von Braun is shown during a visit to McDonnell Aircraft to inspect Mercury spacecraft manufacturing. Visiting McDonnell Aircraft (No Date)
 In this undated photo, Dr. Von Braun is shown during a visit to McDonnell Aircraft to inspect Mercury spacecraft manufacturing.
A group of NASA officials, headed by Associate Administrator Robert Seamans, toured the Marshall Center with Dr. Von Braun. Headquarters Officials (1963)
 A group of NASA officials, headed by Associate Administrator Robert Seamans, toured the Marshall Center with Dr. Von Braun in 1963.
Dr. Von Braun, left, during a tour of the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, now the Johnson Space Center. Touring Johnson Space Center (1964)
 This photo is dated October 14, 1964, and shows Dr. Von Braun, left, during a tour of the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, now the Johnson Space Center. He is with Dr. J.P. Kuettner, center, from Marshall, and Warren J. North from the Manned Spacecraft Center.
Dr. Von Braun with Ladybird Johnson With Ladybird Johnson (1964)
This photograph was published by the Marshall Center on March 24, 1964. It was among those taken when Mrs. Lyndon "Ladybird" Johnson visited the Marshall Center. Dr. Von Braun is shown wearing a cowboy hat. In turn, he is providing Mrs. Johnson with a hard-hat.
Dr. Von Braun shown inspecting a Gemini-Agena Docking Simulator. Gemini-Agena Docking Simulator (1964)
 This is a photograph that was made on October 14, 1964 of Dr. Von Braun while he toured the Manned Spacecraft Center, now the Johnson Space Center, in Houston, Texas. He is shown inspecting a Gemini-Agena Docking Simulator.
Dr. Von Braun is shown looking over consoles in the Manned Spaceflight Control Center. Looking Over Consoles (1964)
This photograph dated October 14, 1964, was taken at the Manned Spacecraft Center, now the Johnson Space Center, in Houston, Texas. Dr. Von Braun is shown looking over consoles in the Manned Spaceflight Control Center.
n preparing to give a speech Preparing to Give a Speech (No Date)
Dr. Von Braun was noted for his public speeches and presentations. This is an undated photo.
Dr. Von Braun is shown taking the pilot's position in a Gemini simulator. In Gemini Simulator (1964)
 This photograph is dated October 14, 1964. Dr. Von Braun is shown taking the pilot's position in a Gemini simulator. Seated next to him is J. P. Kuettner from the Marshall Center, and Warren J. North. This photograph was taken at the Manned Spacecraft Center, now the Johnson Space Center, in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Von Braun in the television studio In Television Studio (No Date)
 Dr. Von Braun was the subject of countless television programs produced both inside and outside of NASA. He is shown here in this undated photo preparing for one such film session.
Dr. Von Braun with Youngster Viewing Space Exhibit With Youngster Viewing Space Exhibit (No Date)
Dr. Von Braun always promoted an increased emphasis on education in American culture. He is shown in this undated photo with a young boy looking at a space-related exhibit.
Dr. Von Braun conferring with Saturn Officials Conferring With Saturn Officials (No Date)
 Dr. Von Braun took a direct hand in managing the Saturn launch vehicle program. He is shown in this photo conferring with Saturn officials at the Kennedy Space Center launch complex.
Dr. Von Braun In Launch Complex 37 In Launch Complex 37 (No Date)
 Dr. Von Braun, left, is seated next to Rocco Petrone of the NASA-Kennedy Space Center in the Launch Complex 37 control center in Florida.
Dr. Von Braun shown talking with Rocco Petrone of the NASA-Kennedy Space Center during a lull in the preparations for launch of a Saturn I vehicle from Cape Kennedy. Preparing for Saturn Launch (No Date)
In this photo, Dr. Von Braun, right, is shown talking with Rocco Petrone of the NASA-Kennedy Space Center during a lull in the preparations for launch of a Saturn I vehicle from Cape Kennedy. The picture was made May 25, 1965, in the Launch Complex 37 control center. Years later, Petrone, like Von Braun, would serve as Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville.
Dr. Von Braun is viewing a Saturn rocket through a periscope at the Kennedy Space Center. Looking Through Periscope (1960s)
 In this photo, Dr. Von Braun is viewing a Saturn rocket through a periscope at the Kennedy Space Center.
Dr. Von Braun, left, confers with Dr. Kurt Debus, Director of the Kennedy Space Center. With Dr. Debus (1965)
 During the countdown for a Saturn launch on February 16, 1965, Dr. Von Braun, left, confers with Dr. Kurt Debus, Director of the Kennedy Space Center.
Dr. Von Braun briefing with Walt Disney Briefing Walt Disney (1965)
 Dr. Von Braun began his association with Walt Disney in the 1950s when the rocket scientist appeared on three Disney television shows related to the exploration of space. Years later, Dr. Von Braun invited Disney and his associates to tour the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. This photograph is dated April 13, 1965. From left are R.J. Schwinghamer from the Marshall Center, Disney, J D Bennight, and Dr. Von Braun.
Dr. Von Braun, second from right, is pictured in the blockhouse at Kennedy Space Center to witness the launch of a Saturn I mission designated as SA-8. In Blockhouse at Kennedy Space Center (1965)
 The Saturn rockets that the Marshall Space Flight Center developed for the Apollo program proved themselves over and over. Here Dr. Von Braun, second from right, is pictured in the blockhouse at Kennedy Space Center to witness the launch of a Saturn I mission designated as SA-8. The photograph is dated May 25, 1965, and among others includes Dr. Eberhard Rees, right, and Dr. Rocco Petrone, lower foreground, who would each later become Directors of the Marshall Space Flight Center.
Dr. Von Braun preparing watch the launch of Saturn I Vehicle. Preparing to Launch Saturn I Vehicle (1965)
 This profile of Dr. Von Braun was taken in Florida in the Launch Complex control center during the launch of Saturn I vehicle (SA-8) on May 25, 1965.
Excitement in the Control Room Excitement in the Control Room (1965)
 This is a photograph, dated May 25, 1965, of a group of NASA officials observing the early flight of the Saturn SA-8 vehicle from the Kennedy Space Center Complex 37 Launch Control Center. To the right is Dr. Hans Gruene of the Kennedy Space Center. Seated behind him is Dr. Von Braun. To the right of Dr. Von Braun is Dr. Eberhard Rees from the Marshall Center. To the left of Dr. Von Braun and pointing is Dr. Kurt Debus, Director of the Kennedy Space Center.
Alabama Governor George Wallace, NASA Administrator James Webb, and Dr. Von Braun. With Governor Wallace (1965)
 This photograph was published June 9, 1965, by the Marshall Center. Pictured from left to right are Alabama Governor George Wallace, NASA Administrator James Webb, and Dr. Von Braun.
Dr. Von Braun, seated, examining a Saturn computer in the Astrionics Laboratory at the Marshall Space Flight Center. Visiting Astrionics Lab (1966)
 This photo is dated March 10, 1966, and shows Dr. Von Braun, seated, examining a Saturn computer in the Astrionics Laboratory at the Marshall Space Flight Center.
Dr. Von Braun is shown seated at the controls of a Mobility Test Vehicle. Mobility Test Vehicle Demonstration (1966)
 In this photograph dated June 1, 1966, Dr. Von Braun is shown seated at the controls of a Mobility Test Vehicle. The test was part of the concepts studies for developing a vehicle that astronauts could operate on the moon. Eventually, the Marshall Center developed the Lunar Roving Vehicle for that purpose, a concept that differed widely in appearance from the Mobility Test Vehicle.
Dr. Von Braun Inspecting Laser Facilities Inspecting Laser Facilities (1966)
Dr. Von Braun is shown second from right in this photograph dated June 21, 1966. He is among those listening as Dr. Joseph Randall, a laser expert at the Marshall Center, explains one of the projects he is working on to a group composed of Federal Republic of Germany and Marshall Center officials. Pictured from left are Dr. Randall, Dr. Gerhard Stolenberg, Minister for Scientific Research, Federal Republic of Germany; Dr. Walter Haeussermann, Director of Marshall's Astrionics Laboratory; Max Mayer, Head of Space Research, Federal Republic of Germany; Dr. Von Braun, and Dr. Eberhard Rees, Marshall Deputy Director Technical.

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