Sharon Christa Corrigan

5:59 PM EST, December 11, 1954

Corrigan Residence, Framingham, Massachusetts

Six-year-old Christa sat on the floor between the family television set and the sofa, waiting for her favorite Saturday-night television show to come on: Walt Disney’s America. Her parents were still cleaning up after dinner, but they’d allowed her to excuse herself to the den to watch the broadcast. They knew how much she loved watching President Disney talk about America and the amazing things happening in the world. Today, however, was special, as the second Saturday of the month meant that Disney would show a presentation of Tomorrow-Vision. The dazzling wonders of the future never ceased to amaze her growing mind, especially when the presenters talked about space. As the clock hit six, a familiar image appeared on the television screen.

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