1965 Press Photo Astronaut McDivitt's family at news conference in Michigan

Astronaut James A. McDivitt's mother exclaimed, "There's the red carpet...hot dog," as her daughter Mrs. James P. Shehan lets out cry of joy as they heard report of space pilot James A. McDivitt's stepping on aircraft carrier flight deck after four days in space. The two glance at TV monitor showing simulated action in front of home as they talked to newsmen following successful splash down of he Gemini space capsule.

Photo is dated 1965.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.