1965 Press Photo Astronaut James McDivitt parents as news conference in Michigan

Mr. and Mrs. James McDivitt, Sr., presented this happy picture to newsmen talking about the successful space flight of their son Major James McDivitt in the Gemini IV space capsule. Mrs. McDivitt said, "I feel so relaxed now. I'm not a bit worried about the recovery." Mr. McDivitt remarked, "I think it took 10 pounds off my chest to hear Jim up there having fun."

Photo is dated 1965.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.