Includes bibliographical references and index. One giant leap -- Tin goose -- Wings of gold -- The new nine -- To the moon/moon landing/first on the moon -- After Apollo.
Summary:
On July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong took "one small step" into the history books as the first man to set foot on the surface of the moon. This landmark achievement became one of the defining events of the 20th century, capturing the attention of people around the globe. Although Armstrong retired from his career as an astronaut shortly after the historic event, his legend still lives on.
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