Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
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Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Unclean footage framed in Capitol Journal window. Senator John Glenn, We have a lot of triumphs. But when you are dealing in advancing mankind s knowledge or research or exploration like this, there are dangers involved sometimes. And occasionally you reap tragedy.
Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Unclean footage framed in Capitol Journal window. Excerpt from Address to the Nation on the Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. January 28, 1986. President Ronald Reagan, We'll continue our quest in space. There will be more shuttle flights and more shuttle crews and, yes, more volunteers, more civilians, more teachers in space. Nothing ends here.
Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Capitol Journal host Hodding Carter introduces program
Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
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Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Hodding Carter talks about the Challenger explosion from the floor of the National Air and Space Museum - shots of an exhibit at the museum dedicated to the Challenger crew
Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Footage of minister leading House floor in prayer shortly after the Challenger explosion. Representatives Jim Wright ( D - Texas) In this resolution, may we express to all, the hopes, the belief, the faith and the sympathy which always have underlain our country. Representatives Robert Michel ( R - Illinois ) I hope that the American people continue to share the faith that motivated and inspired the crew of the Challenger, a faith that transcends tragedy, a faith that remembers those that have died, while at the same time try to continue as best we can, the work that they were doing.
Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Night shot of American flag at half mass on Capitol Building
Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Excerpt from Address to the Nation on the Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. January 28, 1986. President Ronald Reagan, know it is hard to understand, but sometimes painful things like this happen. It's all part of the process of exploration and discovery. It's all part of taking a chance and expanding man's horizons. The future doesn't belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave.
Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Representative Bill Nelson ( D - Florida ) a press conference calls for the continuation of the space program. Let s find the problem. Let s correct it. And let s continue on with the program. Our ability to compete in the international arena is going to be by what we produce out of high tech. And so much of our high tech comes out of the research and development of America s space program.
Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Senator Jake Garn (aka Jack Garn) (R - Utah) at press conference. Reporter, What happens in your sub-committee now in terms of funding to the program? Senator Jack Garn ( R - Utah), I can t answer that question exactly because of Rutton and other budget constraints, but I certainly have no intentions other than to push on. This does not change the intent or the progress of the program.
Capitol Journal - Space Shuttle - Challenger Aftermath
Senator John Glenn (D - Ohio), Senator Jake Garn (R - Utah), and Vice President George Bush at press conference at the Kennedy Space Center. Senator John Glenn, What we can do know, is make sure that we carry their memories in carrying on.