Chris Calle (B. 1961) "John Glenn Souvenir Sheet Surround" Signed lower right. Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. This painting originally appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands John Glenn - Hero in Space $3 U.S. Project Mercury Stamp 1962 Souvenir Sheet issued October 29, 1998.
Explaining the importance of NASA's Project Mercury, historian David Lawrence said, "The event was historic, not merely because of the conquest of space by an American astronaut, but because of the worldwide manifestation of an impulse that came from the hearts of millions of human beings everywhere. It was probably the most universal expression of the spiritual feeling of mankind that we have witnessed in our time." On that eventful February 20, 1962, astronaut John Glenn piloted Friendship 7 around the Earth and watched the sun set three times. The sun will never set, however, on the accomplishments of this extraordinary man -- United States marine, senator, space pioneer, role model for young and old alike, and all-American hero.
Image Size: 15.25 x 18.5 in.
Overall Size: 16 x 20 in.
Unframed.
(B16202)
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