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Paine Appointed Administrator, Washington D.C., USA, 1969. President Richard M. Nixon announcing the appointment of Dr. Thomas O. Paine as Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The ceremony was held at the White House. Paine had been serving as acting administrator. From left to right: President Richard M. Nixon, NASA Administrator Dr. Thomas O. Paine, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew