Shepard Medal Presentation

[@thomasthomas2418]

Alan Shepard said in an interview that Jackie kept trying to get the president's attention (watch her in the video as she continually calls, "Jack...Jack"). When she finally got his attention at the end, she told the president to pin the medal on Al. Thank you, Jackie.

[@crazyaces4042]

Yeah, I was wondering about that. I think perhaps they were all a little nervous. lol

[@CCCPMetalWarrior]

I am not an American, but I am just as proud of these two legends, not only as Americans, but for all that they contributed to human history. Thanks Mr. Sheppard. Thank you President Kennedy. From the bottom of my heart.

[@resolutestct]

What a time to be an American! JFK is smooth as silk here..."From the ground up" ... Decades later Shepard was still in awe of that ad lib...We were big then, everything since seems so small

[@truthseeker7477]

*****ALAN SHEPARD - THE ALBANIAN - AMERICAN ASTRONAUT WHO PLAYED GOLF ON THE MOON SOIL******** Hail the Albanian - American Alan Shepard (friend of John Glenn), a hero to the US public and NASA, a distinguished Albanian - American for the Albanian - American community in the US, and a source of pride for Albania and Albanian public, and the Albanian diaspora around the world. --------------- Young Albanians Students in Albania and Europe, dreaming and inspiring to explore the universe, May 2021 ---------

[@marcschneider4845]

I have always read about the ad lib, but actually seeing it was special.

[@132indo]

our society has deteriorated. in those days John glenn or Alan shepherd were man of the year. now its George floyd

[@lastcommodore9651]

Unusually clear video quality for 1961.

[@colinmontgomery5492]

Film is always in high definition.

[@ertorolrahmadow95]

Its restored quality in 1961 was very bad

[@pinkypie957]

I think most of the footage Is actually color videotape. If so, it may be one of the only surviving color videotape footage of JFK.

[@danodamano2581]

It's so easy to forget a simple formality, to actually pin a medal when such a momentous event is discussed during a citation. Thankfully Jacklyn Kennedy made the effort to remind a combat veteran to do the rightful honor of pinning his medal. This made the citation and honor follow true tradition.

[@Johnnycdrums]

Never seen this, and in color too. Alan handled that like a champion.

[@MaynardGKrebs-gv4vy]

Trust Jackie to tell him "Jack, pin the medal." Wives: can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em

[@truthseeker7477]

******ALAN SHEPARD - THE ALBANIAN - AMERICAN ASTRONAUT WHO PLAYED GOLF ON THE MOON SOIL********* Hail the Albanian - American Alan Shepard (friend of John Glenn), a hero to the US public and NASA, a distinguished Albanian - American for the Albanian - American community in the US, and a source of pride for Albania and Albanian public, and the Albanian diaspora around the world. --------------- Young Albanians Students in Albania and Europe, dreaming and inspiring to explore the universe, May 2021 ---------

[@132indo]

you can see how much Jackie in the back right side was smiling and laughing and beaming the whole time. such a great time in america

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Golden moment in time 🥇

[@commanderchaos7547]

He finally made it to the surface of the moon. Unbelievable! But true. The heroes of my generation: It's better not to talk about it!

[@atlantargh]

Please note that at 6:24, the 1972 date should be 1971. Thanks for posting this video.

[@codewritinfool]

Great catch.

[@gagarinone]

A great president, in a gone time!

[@GEMINITREKKER]

A Great Astronaught, also from New England.

[@TomTimeTraveler]

And the only Mercury astronaut to walk on the Moon. Deke Slayton was determined that at least one Mercury astronaut would have that honor. Had he lived, Gus Grissom may have been the first man on the Moon.

[@abbaszaidi8371]

@Two Wongs Don’t Make A White he was busy running for the Senate

[@thehaughtcorner]

@@abbaszaidi8371 That was Glenn, not Grissom.

[@abbaszaidi8371]

@@thehaughtcorner you’re right. I’m wondering who I was answering to though. Possibly the comment was deleted- but he must have been referring to Glenn

[@fw4698]

At 5:39 you can see Jackie Kennedy say "Jack pin the medal".

[@davenelson8505]

What a proud moment for this country! I really miss JFK!

[@truthseeker7477]

*****ALAN SHEPARD - THE ALBANIAN - AMERICAN ASTRONAUT WHO PLAYED GOLF ON THE MOON SOIL******** Hail the Albanian - American Alan Shepard (friend of John Glenn), a hero to the US public and NASA, a distinguished Albanian - American for the Albanian - American community in the US, and a source of pride for Albania and Albanian public, and the Albanian diaspora around the world. --------------- Young Albanians Students in Albania and Europe, dreaming and inspiring to explore the universe, May 2021 ---------

[@sttmp]

Such class, such dignity!

[@brianb5594]

Unlike what we have today in the Whitehouse and in Congress. 😡

[@phmwu7368]

5:35 "Jack pin the medal on Shepard's vest !"

[@larry3064]

I remember watching this on a small black and white TV when I was a kid.

[@codewritinfool]

R.I.P. My future wife and I met him and got to speak to him briefly.

[@horrornerd6998]

Please i just want to know what did he smell like? 🤗

[@marcschneider4845]

Fantastic. Thank you for posting this. I wasn't even 5 when this happened. It's pretty amazing to think that, today, people are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to do what Shepard did for much less.

[@vulf5568]

This president seemed so sincere and honest about his efforts and failures. It’s odd to think that such potential would never be given it’s true chance to lead. But through his leadership hopefully others will learn from him.

[@Jordan__Sloan]

Yeah I think they blew that opportunity

[@karanveersingh6367]

"THEY are the tained and healthy ones others are Washington employees " lol 1:24.

[@GuilainMusic]

Thank you so much for sharing this moment of History.

[@raulmacias1311]

Quote by PRESIDENT JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY ~ "The eyes of the world now look into space. To the moon and to the planets beyond. Even though I realize that this is in some measure an act of faith and vision. For we do not now know what benefits await us." Mr. Reenberg, I just love how, towards the end of the ceremony, First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, reminds her husband to pin the medal on Mr. Shepard's lapel! That moment is so wonderful! I love viewing your Kennedy uploads! Best Wishes! Raul.😐

[@bryank3500]

Rest in Peace, our Pioneer to the Stars

[@bobbyhardeman9206]

Too bad the present generation doesn't have the heroes we had in our generation.

[@imranetic]

Heroes are all around you. They are the police officers, the firefighters, the EMTs, the nurses, the doctors, the teachers.

[@GEMINITREKKER]

Alan Shepard was from New Hampshire. The Granite State!

[@gabrielb8044]

Albanian origin 🇺🇸🇦🇱

[@abbaszaidi8371]

@@gabrielb8044 really? Read so much about Big Al but never cottoned on to that. Thanks

[@gabrielb8044]

@@abbaszaidi8371 you are welcome , william gregory was from albania to , his fother

[@crazyaces4042]

THIS is what PRIDE in the USA use to be. I love this video. Alan went up the year I was born and I am very proud of that. Things are so different in America today and indeed around the world. I'm so happy that people are even today, still posting these videos on KZbin for everyone to see. REMEMBER what ever this brought it brought PRIDE. Have a wonderful day.

[@Pablosky1968]

Thank you very much from Spain 🌟

[@ryanmurdoch9581]

I thought that last Friday was a thrilling day. Today even surpasses last Friday. Lol 😂

[@juanitoviejo2121]

The right stuff indeed. Those people were responsible adults. In 2024 we have comic book characters for leaders, and every dweeb in a uniform is a hero.

[@kidjackson8019]

Wow!

[@jesseclifford7365]

Very cool.

[@Jordan__Sloan]

Wow a time when the United States actually cared about our prestige, what time to be a live!

[@petrofilmeurope]

Thank God for the United States of America. Exceptional!

[@charlienangle3767]

Did anyone else notice Shepard looking over at the other astronauts and Schirra winking at him at 1:07? Wonder what that was about. Kinda makes me think there was some sorta inside joke lol

[@abbaszaidi8371]

“A real swabbo sense of humour “ as once uttered in the Right Stuff. Go Navy!

[@robdow6348]

Men of courage and Vision. JFK with the vision to set a goal and envision it and Alan Shepard to take the risk and become a backbone for NASA for 15 years. It audacious and courageous to set a goal to go the moon and return, after a suborbital flight. My Hero’s.

[@karanveersingh6367]

Cool simple function

[@UAL320]

Shepard was the most competitive one…..always looking out for himself for sure.

[@spankyharland9845]

I thought Alan was going to do his Jose Jimenez act when he was given the mic......

[@hollandamerica7120]

I was named after Alan Shepard. My mom kindly bestowed his name because I had had the great fortune to be born that day he launched into space. I’m so proud of this America shown here, lead by a President so worthy. Yet it saddens me about America today. The high decency, energy, intelligence, and kindness on glorious display here are in such glaring contrast to the current indignity holding office and leading us into turmoil.

[@kbanghart]

A Weimer the current occupant of the Oval Office.. I won't call him president... Isn't worthy to even talk about these men and women's accomplishments.

[@zackthebongripper7274]

You are mistaken, it's barry that has been PROVEN to be illegitimate. Be quiet leftist, and seek treatment for your TDS.

[@kbanghart]

Zack TheBongRipper incorrect

[@zackthebongripper7274]

Totally correct, leftist. Prove me wrong.

[@kbanghart]

Zack TheBongRipper no you prove me wrong, trumpflake.

[@frostyeverclear]

The realest time in america

[@chynnadoll3277]

Is that Jackie standing next to Werner Von Braun?

[@jshepard152]

No, I don't see von Braun.

[@prinzessindianavonbaden787]

*Wernher / No, that’s not von Braun.

[@daveenright1235]

thats Wally Shira, Mercury Gemini and Apollo 7

[@orientlover1]

Yes, you pin the medal not simply hand it over.

[@danilonogueira648]

Jaqueline manda o presidente colocar a medalha no peito do astronauta.

[@brucetharpe762]

what song is that

[@BudaPetermann]

Why President Kennedy pauses so many times during his speeches ?

[@ottospecht8438]

What a wondrous day in America ❤🇺🇸

[@davidallendorf8687]

It’s funny when he said this decoration that has gone from the ground out yeah

[@shaylawatson1244]

This the first jfk viedo I ever seen in color

[@andersonadauto1076]

My God bless you president Kennedy 🙏🙏

[@justtalk5970]

Our president today would never have the wit to make such a charming recovery haha

[@andersonadauto1076]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👏👏👏👏👏

[@gabrielb8044]

A great presidente and a histori of umanity, ♥️🇺🇸🇦🇱 love America love Albania the country of a shepard origin

[@ertorolrahmadow95]

Hahahahahahahah

[@vsingh3526]

WatchIng jfk speak makes trump seem like a toddler

[@RollTide1987]

Funny thing...if JFK were alive today he'd probably more indentify with the party of Trump than the party of Biden.

[@RollTide1987]

@@gloriafinnerty3745 “Ask NOT what your country can do for you, ask what YOU can do for your country.” That doesn’t sound like today’s DNC at all, bruh.

[@Nominay]

@@RollTide1987 Funny how Republicans try to claim Kennedy. As a lefty I have never tried to claim Reagan. None of us would. We hate both parties and leaders.

[@RollTide1987]

@@Nominay That’s because it would be absolutely insane for the left to attempt to claim Reagan. To many he remains the anti-Christ of American politics. Go back and read up on Kennedy’s domestic/foreign policies. You’ll find he’s closer to a modern Republican than a modern Democrat.

[@jshepard152]

@@RollTide1987 Today it's.... "Ask what the country can do for your dumb @$$"

[@williamwells1862]

If the Secret Service had been on the cars two rear bumper foot stands with hand griips the shots would have been blocked. JFK did not want them there because he wanted himself and Jackie to be seen. It was always said that the rear bumper foot stands were not in the right place to protect the President anyway. This video clearly shows where the rear bumper foot stands were and would have protected the President. Also, it was always very obtuse about how Clint Hill got onto the back of the car with Jackie. Earlier windows of the footage show him riding on the side of the back up car. Somehow he managed to run up and jump on JFK's car stepping onto the bumper footstand and leaping onto the back of the car. Many accounts had him somehow walking along. So many strange stories. Strange these bumper stands were never brought up or revealed in the hundreds and hundreds of footage and photos I saw about the assasination. The bumper stands that were not there are there. Very mysterious. The hand rail to hang on is clearly visible on the right side of the car. More disproven conspiracy stories. It just goes on and on. Emory Roberts rode shotgun in the back up car head of the Secret Service Detail that day at Dealey Plaza. When the President got shot, Emory Roberts was in charge thereafter. Nobody ever talks about that. He took charge of everything, and immediately got Johnson onto Air Force One to leave Dallas and be sworn in going to Washington or if necessary a safe place to protect him. Emory was my neighbor in Wheaton, Md. on Holdridge Rd. Most of this is in Dealey Plaza - The End of Camelot by William Wells In the early morning it was scheduled to rain in Dallas and the Secret Service was setting up to install the canopy on the car. The forecast changed and the President wanted to be seen by the crowds, and besides the President did not want ir put on. So it was not put on. So as to not make JFK negligent in his death, it was bandied about that there were no foot stands on the rear of the car for Secret Service to ride on. Clearly you can see two foot stands on the rear bumper of the car with handrails to hang on. Clint Hills is stepping on one to get onto the back of the car to be with Jackie. There is just bogus story after bogus story surrounding JFK's assasination

[@Za7a7aZ]

Open society...thats a new one...old one, I mean.

[@narajuna]

Ah Gus Grissom was still alive, much happened after JFK.

[@brad-bx3mt]

Back when Democrats were Democrats, and not socialists.

[@brad-bx3mt]

@@gloriafinnerty3745 Go back to school, you uneducated, socialist, pond scum. I'm sorry your lot in life was spent primarily in a padded room. Go back to watching your relatives on TLC, and let the right, do the cleaning up of Demo's messes, Missy. BTW:...You have the need to EDIT ONLY TWO SENTENCES? I can only imagine what would happen if you had the intellect to write more. The edit button would be worn out.

[@danwallach8826]

You do realize that the Tennessee Valley Authority and rural electrification were advanced by a Democratic president and a Democratic Congress in the 1930s, right? And the Republicans called it socialism. And Social Security, same? And Medicare in the 1960s? The same. And what's broadband? What's infrastructure? Why, that's Democrats working for what the preamble of the Constitution calls "the general welfare" of "We, the People." Or are you one of those thousand billionaires we seem to have?

[@prinzessindianavonbaden787]

What a drag! We are all kids of our time, and every generation has its own challenges. President Kennedy was called a socialist by his enemies in his time, too. But he wasn‘t - just as Biden isn‘t today !

[@melaguero1871]

Back when democrats had dicency.