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Dr. Wernher Von Braun
THIS PLAQUE WAS PLACED HERE BY CITIZENS OF HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN HONOR OF
DR. WERNHER VON BRAUN
WHO DIRECTED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS FOR THE ARMY AT REDSTONE ARSENAL FROM 1950 TO 1960, AND SERVED AS DIRECTOR OF GEORGE C. MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER FROM
1960 TO 1970.
IT WAS UNVEILED ON FEBRUARY 24, 1970
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS TRANSFER TO WASHINGTON, D.C., AS
DEPUTY ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR OF
THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION.
DR. VON BRAUN,
WHOSE VISION AND KNOWLEDGE MADE POSSIBLE THE LANDING OF THE FIRST MAN ON THE MOON BY THE UNITED STATES, CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE LIFE OF THIS COMMUNITY.
HE WILL FOREVER BE RESPECTED AND ADMIRED BY HIS LOCAL FELLOW CITIZENS.
Originally located on the grounds of the Madison County Courthouse in Huntsville, Alabama, this plaque inset in stone was erected to honor Dr. Wernher von Braun. The marker was sponsored by the citizens of Huntsville and Madison County and was unveiled on February 24, 1970. The marker was later moved to 700 Monroe Street (in front of the Von Braun Center Concert Hall). Dr. Von Braun’s accomplishments are recounted in References 2 (No. 48,
96
49), 9, 17, 25, 34, 41, 87, 88, 93, and 95.
