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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Commemorative Plate - Challenger
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Commemorative Plate - Challenger

Artifact ID1986.90766.01
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Gifter
Maker (Hialeah, FL)
Date 1986
Medium Ceramic, Metal, Paper, Ink
Dimensions8 1/4 × 3/4 in. (21 × 1.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA commemorative white ceramic plate with a gold edge detailing. At the center of the plate is an image of the seven astronauts from the Challenger space shuttle, with the text "THE REACHED FOR THE STARS THEY ACHIEVED IMMORTALITY." The back of the plate has an inscription reading "CREW OF SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER, Top Row (L-R) S. ELLISON ONIZUKA, age 39, born in Kealakeua, Hawaii. Lt. Col., U.S.A.F., SHARON CHRISTA CORRIGAN MCAULIFFE, age 37, born in Framingham, Massachusetts, High School Teacher, GREGORY B. JARVIS, age 41, born in Detroit, Michigan, Engineer/Payload Specialist, JUDITH A. RESNIK, age 36, born in Akron, Ohio, Mission Specialist. Bottom Row (L-R) MICHAEL J. SMITH, age 40, born in Beaufort, North Carolina, Navy Commander/Mission Pilot, FRANCIS R. "DICK" SCOBEE, age 46, born in Cle Elum, Washington, Spacecraft Commander., RONALD E. McNAIR, age 35, born in Lake City, South Carolina, Mission Specialist. ON JANUARY 28, 1986, AT 11:38 A.M. 'THEY SLIPPED THE SURLY BONDS OF EARTH AND TOUCHED THE FACE OF GOD' STAR GLAZE, INC. P.O. BOX 9305, Hialeah, FL 33014 Not For Food Use."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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