Honor Space Twins: Johnson Pins Medals On Gemini Heroes
Honor Space Twins: Johnson Pins Medals On Gemini Heroes
The "Heavenly Twins" Colonels Ed White and Jim McDivitt, are guest at the White House as they receive the Exceptional Service Medals of the Space Agency. President Johnson invites the families of the astronauts to spend the night at the White House. Throngs attend a simple ceremony in the White House, Rose Garden. President Johnson, Lady Bird, Lieutenant Colonel James McDivitt and Ed White, their families and Hubert Humphrey. CU - President Johnson pinning The Exceptional Medal of the Space Agency on the lapel of Colonel Ed White. CU - President Johnson giving Ed White a framed certificate. CU - President Johnson awarding the Gemini Manager, Charles W. Matthews also receiving the service medal and the people in the background are applauding. MS - Colonel McDivitt's little boy, Mike shaking hands with the President and receiving a present, his sister Ann McDivitt and finely Patrick McDivitt. MS - Colonel White's little girl, Bonnie White and President Johnson shaking her hand and giving her a medal followed by her brother - Edward who also shakes hands with President Johnson.