Christa McAuliffe Honored as First Woman with Statue at New Hampshire Statehouse on 76th Birthday

Sep 2, 2024, 10:54 AM

Christa McAuliffe, who was selected as America's first teacher in space and tragically died in the Challenger disaster in 1986, has been honored with a statue on the grounds of New Hampshire's Statehouse. This statue makes her the first woman to be memorialized at this location. The unveiling took place on what would have been her 76th birthday, in the city where she once taught high school. The statue serves as a tribute to her pioneering spirit and lasting impact as both a teacher and an astronaut. The dedication ceremony was attended by officials, including Governor Chris Sununu and Representative Chris Pappas.