Tag: john_f_kennedy

Library of Congress Holds Crucial 1962 Lunar Map for Apollo Program

3 Jun 2026 9:14 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

A 1962 lunar map, created by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center using photogrammetry, proved crucial for the Apollo program's moon landing site selection, now preserved at the Library of Congress.

Science & Technology Politics and Government Astronomy and Space Federal Government General Politics Library of Congress Apollo program Lunar map Moon landing Photogrammetry John F. Kennedy Mare Tranquillitatis U.S. Library of Congress
US Congress Establishes Troops, Kennedy Enlists in Naval Reserve

29 Sep 2025 8:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

On September 29, 1789, the US Congress acted to establish troops. In October 1941, John F. Kennedy became an ensign in the United States Naval Reserve.

Politics and Government Military Federal Government US Congress John F. Kennedy Naval Reserve Government Legislation U.S. Library of Congress