Alan Shepard: The Astronaut Who Almost Wasn't – Coffman Associates

I don't understand why Alan Shepard is considered the first American in space when Neil Armstrong flew the X15 to space in the early 60's? - Quora

I don't understand why Alan Shepard is considered the first American in space when Neil Armstrong flew the X15 to space in the early 60's? - Quora

Alan Shepard, of NH, became first American in space in 1961

Alan Shepard (1923-1998)

Man, I Gotta Pee': 55 Years Since Freedom 7 Began America's Adventure in Space (Part 1) - AmericaSpace

I don't understand why Alan Shepard is considered the first American in space when Neil Armstrong flew the X15 to space in the early 60's? - Quora