A Tribute from Apollo 14 - Will Rogers - Claremore, OK
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Never has a man touched so many areas of endeavor as America's Favorite Son, Will Rogers.
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Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2015
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On the south side of the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, along the stone wall beneath a covered portico are mounted several plaques honoring Will Rogers. From his endeavors in entertainment, public service and aviation, he is recognized as a moving force in the early decades of the 20th Century. This plaque was dedicated by an Apollo 14 crew member to honor Rogers' vital input into the world of aviation. The inscription reads:
(Seal of Apollo 14
Shepard - Roosa - MitchellDedicated to
one of the greatest promoters
of air exploration
Will Rogers,
who by words and deeds
helped aviation through its
most trying period in the 1930's
"Any experiment that is being made in
the air is not a waste of time or
money. Our defense, offense and all
have got to come from the air."
Will Rogers - June 5, 1932
Presented March 26, 1971 by
Stuart Roosa, Pilot Command Module
Crew of Apollo 14