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050 00 $aTL789.85.A1$bP43 1994
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100 1 $aPhelps, J. Alfred.$0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n90668895
245 10 $aThey had a dream :$bthe story of African-American astronauts /$cby J. Alfred Phelps.
260 $aNovato, CA :$bPresidio,$c[1994], ©1994.
263 $a9402
300 $axx, 291 pages :bill. ;$c24 cm
336 $atext$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$2rdacarrier
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 275-281) and index.
505 0 $aCh. 1. Capt. Edward J. Dwight, Jr.: Pushing the Envelope -- Ch. 2. Maj. Robert H. Lawrence, Jr.: The First African-American Astronaut-Designee -- Ch. 3. Col. Guion S. Bluford, Jr.: The First African American in Space -- Ch. 4. Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D.: The Second African American Astronaut in Space -- Ch. 5. Col. Frederick D. Gregory: The Last of the First -- Ch. 6. Col. Charles F. Bolden, Jr.: Anchors Aweigh and Semper Fi! -- Ch. 7. Countdown to Glory: The Challenger Tragedy -- Ch. 8. Requiem -- Ch. 9. Stasis -- Ch. 10. Star Grazing -- Ch. 11. Mae C. Jemison, M.D.: The First African American Woman in Space -- Ch. 12. Bernard Harris, Jr., M.D.: Perceived Reality.
520 $aThey Had a Dream is the inspiring account of a small band of proud professionals, people who had the strength of character and the commitment to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles on their road to the "final frontier.".
520 8 $aIn 1962, air force Capt. Edward Joseph Dwight, Jr., seemed destined to become America's first black astronaut. Despite strong backing from the highest levels of the Kennedy administration, however, the "good old boys" who controlled key aspects of astronaut corps selection and training won out - this time. But Dwight's failure paved the way for other African Americans who shared his desire to reach the stars.
520 8 $aSo far, only seven African Americans have gained entrance to the astronaut corps. Their sacrifices, determination, and dedicated service ensure that many more will be able to follow in their footsteps.
650 0 $aAfrican American astronauts$vBiography.
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