40th Anniversary of Americans in Orbit

John Glenn and Gordon Cooper talk with the media during a press conference
John Glenn and Gordon Cooper talk with the media during a press conference
Bill Dana performs his stand up routine with Wally Schirra as his straight man
Bill Dana performs his stand up routine with Wally Schirra as his straight man
Capt. James Lovell introduces the four Mercury astronauts — Cooper, Schirra, Carpenter, and Glenn
Capt. James Lovell introduces the four Mercury astronauts — Cooper, Schirra, Carpenter, and Glenn
John Glenn, Wally Schirra, and Scott Carpenter
John Glenn, Wally Schirra, and Scott Carpenter
Mercury Wives: Suzi Cooper and Jo Schirra
Mercury Wives: Suzi Cooper and Jo Schirra

(February 2002) The event honored Mercury Astronauts John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, and Gordon Cooper, while raising several thousands of dollars for the scholarship program.