Two of these astronauts had particularly deep Indiana roots--Astronaut Grissom and Astronaut White. With respect to Astronaut White. I should like the Members to recall that his grandfather served in this House in the 50th Congress. The grandfather. who had come as an immigrant from Scotland and had fought in the Civil War. settled down in my hometown of Fort Wayne. Ind.. and became a merchant. thereafter became active in politics. was elected. and did serve in that Congress in this House of Representatives. The father of Astronaut White also has a distinguished history. being now retired as an Air Force major general.
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