Neil Armstrong: An American Life

Neil Armstrong: An American Life

August 27, 2012

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The Apollo 11 astronauts almost instantly became household names across America in 1969. From left to right: Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edward "Buzz" Aldrin.

<p>The Apollo 11 astronauts almost instantly became household names across America in 1969. From left to right: Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edward "Buzz" Aldrin.</p>prevnext

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