TitleApollo X Flag Gift to the Reagans

Inventory Number1981.450

Full CollectionRonald Reagan Collection - 1981 Donation

Object Description

This gift was given to Governor Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan by Tom Stafford, John Young, and Gean Cernan. The flag is adhered to the paper underneath glass - the flag traveled on Apollo X, May 18-26, which was the fourth crewed mission in the United States Apollo program and the second to orbit the moon. The Apollo X orbited the moon 31 times before returning back to the Earth. It is considered to be the "dress rehearsal" to the moon landing. 

This gift was given with the note "Two Wonderful People - Over Very Best To You".

Object DateNo Date

Object StatusCurrent

Object TypeMemorabilia

Country OriginUnited States

Credit LineThe Reagan Family

Full LocationEureka College Archives - Stack 2 - Section 2 - Shelf 2

SubjectGift

Inventory Contact NameBouslog, Katelynn - Ronald Reagan Museum - Eureka College

Imperial DimsCertificate size: 12 x 11 in.