Bette Rogge Morse interviews three former NASA astronauts about their experiences on the show “Getting Together with Bette Rogge.” Interviewees are Walter Schirra Jr., one of the original seven astronauts chosen for Project Mercury; James Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 mission; and Frank Borman II, commander of Apollo 8, the first mission to fly around the moon. Air date unknown. Videos courtesy University Archives thanks to their donation by Wayne Morse Sr.

Bette Rogge Morse graduated from the University of Dayton in 1944. She received her master’s degree from UD in 1977. She served on the University’s board of trustees from 1975 to 1981. For her service to the community and university, Bette was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters in 1999.

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