Alan Shepard
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Aviation, Space Exploration
- Subcategories: Astronauts, Cosmonauts
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, American History 1951-present
Article abstract: Shepard flew the first U.S. manned space flight in 1961 and became the only Mercury astronaut to walk on the Moon.
Early Life
Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr., was born to Colonel Alan B. Shepard and his wife in East Derry, Hew Hampshire. After attending primary school in East Derry, Shepard graduated from Pinkerton Academy in Derry. He spent a year studying at Admiral Farragut Academy in Toms River, New Jersey, prior to his acceptance into the United States Naval Academy. After several years of distinguished military service, Shepard studied...
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