All week, On Second Thought has shared stories about people whose unsung contributions to the Apollo 11 mission 50 years ago. One of those pioneers is 85-year-old Ed Dwight . The Kennedy administration was focused on winning the space race, while integrating the South. Former President John F. Kennedy chose Dwight — handsome, charismatic and skilled Air Force officer to be the first African American astronaut.

Ed Dwight Was The First Black Astronaut Candidate For NASA. Here's Why He Never Flew

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Ed Dwight Was The First Black Astronaut Candidate For NASA. Here's Why He Never Flew

Ed Dwight Was The First Black Astronaut Candidate For NASA. Here's Why He Never Flew

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