Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Great Images in Nasa Collection
Title:
Eisenhower Unveils Marshall Bust
Full Description:
President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mrs. George C. Marshall unveil the bronze bust of General George C. Marshall during the dedication ceremony of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, on September 8, 1960. On October 21, 1959, President Eisenhower directed the transfer of personnel from the Redstone Arsenal's Army Ballistic Missile Agency Development Operations Division to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). A new field installation of NASA was designated as George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and its complex was formed within the boundaries of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. MSFC began its operation on July 1, 1960 after the transfer ceremony, with Dr. Werher von Braun as Center Director.
Date:
9/8/1960
NASA Center:
Marshall Space Flight Center
Subject Category:
Presidents
Keywords:
D.
Keywords:
George
Keywords:
President
Keywords:
Marshall
Keywords:
C.
Keywords:
Bust
Keywords:
Eisenhower
Keywords:
Dwight
Audience:
General Public
facet_where:
Alabama
facet_where:
Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
facet_when:
September 8, 1960
facet_when:
October 21, 1959
facet_when:
July 1, 1960
facet_when:
9-8-1960
facet_when_year:
1960
facet_when_year:
1959
Image #:
9131490
original_url:
UID:
SPD-GRIN-GPN-2000-00 0059
Center:
MSFC
Center Number:
9131490
GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-000059
Creator-Photographer:
NASA
Original Source:
DIGITAL

Eisenhower Unveils Marshall Bust