Mercury Seven astronauts at NASA press conference in 1959.jpg

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Description	English: During the April 9, 1959 news conference that introduced the Mercury astronauts, they were asked, "Who wants to be the first man launched into space?" all seven raised their hands -- Walter Schirra and John Glenn raising both hands. From the left, are Donald Slayton, Alan Shepard, Schirra, Gus Grissom, Glenn, Gordon Cooper and Scott Carpenter.
Date	Taken on 9 April 1959
Source	https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/full_width/public/introductory_news_conf.-1.jpg?itok=CB4IeZpJ
Author	NASA

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