Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0653-014
This folder contains correspondence between members of President John F. Kennedy's staff, the staff of the U.S. Department of State and other agencies, and elected officials and world leaders concerning space flight. The bulk of the folder includes congratulatory messages from world leaders and others regarding Colonel John Glenn's successful orbital flight aboard the Friendship 7 capsule.