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Edward H. White II pictured with President Lyndon B. Johnson in an original 9 x 7” black-and-white press photograph documenting White’s historic Gemini 4 mission, during which he became the first American to walk in space. The image captures White explaining the handheld maneuvering unit used during his extravehicular activity, with President Johnson observing closely. The original press caption affixed to the photo provides detailed context, noting the presence of NASA engineer James A. McDivitt and the modeling of the spacesuit used during White’s groundbreaking spacewalk.

Fine condition.

Edward H. White II (1930–1967) was a U.S. Air Force test pilot and NASA astronaut who made history on June 3, 1965, during the Gemini 4 mission by becoming the first American to perform a spacewalk. His achievement marked a major milestone in the Space Race and helped pave the way for future Apollo missions. White was later assigned as senior pilot for Apollo 1 and tragically lost his life in the Apollo 1 launch pad fire in 1967, cementing his legacy as a pioneer of American space exploration.

Lyndon B. Johnson (1908–1973), the 36th President of the United States, was a strong advocate for NASA and the U.S. space program during the height of the Cold War. His support was instrumental in advancing America’s commitment to space exploration following President Kennedy’s lunar goals, making his presence in this image especially significant to collectors of space and presidential history.

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