Shocking and sad – the news of the death today of Neil Armstrong, forever known as the First Man On The Moon.
And as a reminder of just how much of an icon he was to millions of people, not to mention the millions of school kids watching with dropped jaws as Neil Armstrong took those first steps on the Moon, here is an excerpt from that historic broadcast from July 20, 1969.
Neil Armstrong – August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012
Click on the link here for Audio player: Moon – Landing-7-20-69
Shocking and sad – the news of the death today of Neil Armstrong, forever known as the First Man On The Moon.
And as a reminder of just how much of an icon he was to millions of people, not to mention the millions of school kids watching with dropped jaws as Neil Armstrong took those first steps on the Moon, here is an excerpt from that historic broadcast from July 20, 1969.
The passing of an American hero. Rest in peace.
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