Art & History

National Statuary Hall Collection

Colorado

Image of Colorado statue

John “Jack” Swigert, 1931–1982

Astronaut

Swigert was one of three astronauts aboard Apollo 13, the third moon mission. An in-flight mechanical disaster aborted the lunar landing attempt and transformed the crew’s return to Earth into a legendary fight for survival.

George and Mark Lundeen, Painted bronze, 1997 Back to List >>
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