Space Rocket History #283 – Apollo 13 – Encouragement from the President

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In the White House, President Nixon was very concerned for the Apollo 13 crew. Since Apollo 8’s successful lunar orbit, just one month before his inauguration, Nixon had developed a fascination with moon flight and a special admiration for the crew of that first circumlunar trip.

A phone call from Nixon

The Lovell family

Apollo 8 Crew

2 thoughts on “Space Rocket History #283 – Apollo 13 – Encouragement from the President”

  1. Well, I couldn’t believe I wasn’t listening to a recording of Tricky Dicky and Marilyn Lovell in Episode 283! Well done and thank you for this wonderful podcast series.