Oct 12 1963
From The Space Library
Joseph A. Walker, NASA'z senior X-15 pilot and holder of the world altitude and speed records for research aircraft was awarded the Christopher Columbus International Prize for Communication. The award is made by the city of Genoa, Italy, each year on Columbus Day. U.S. Ambassador G. Frederick Reinhardt accepted the award on behalf of Mr. Walker. (NASA Release 63-229; AP, NYT, 10/14/63, 9)
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