Program
During the height of the Cold War space race, the Air Force Missile Test Center at Cape Canaveral was at the cutting edge of American military innovation, and on Armed Forces Day in May 1961, visitors could glimpse this vital program firsthand.
This official program document captures a moment when Florida's Space Coast was transforming into a launchpad for the nation's defense and space ambitions, drawing civilians to witness the technological prowess that would define the era. For Stuart residents, Cape Canaveral's rise represented both the promise and tension of the early 1960s, as the entire state became a stage for America's global competition and scientific achievement.
On display, main floor, Military section.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Program |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2024.08.007 |
| Where to see it | Main floor, Military section |
| Provenance | Donated by John Pace |
| Catalog description | Air Force Missle Test Center, in Cape Canaveral, Official Program for Armed Forces day on May 20-21, 1961 |
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