NEIL ARMSTRONG: SPECIAL MEDAL OF HONOR
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Astronaut Neil Armstrong received the first Congressional Space Medal of Honor from President Jimmy Carter, assisted by Captain Robert Peterson. Armstrong, one of six astronauts to be presented the medal during ceremonies held in the Vehicle Assembly Building, was awarded for his performance during the Gemini 8 mission and the Apollo 11 mission when he became the first human to set foot upon the moon. Armstrong died on Aug. 25, 2012, at the age of 82.
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| Photo credit to NASA via Email |
FAMILY STATEMENT REGARDING THE DEATH OF NEIL ARMSTRONG:
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| Photo credit to NASA via Email |
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| Photo credit to NASA via Email The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden regarding the death of former test pilot and NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong. |
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another great man left us. it seems like this year is the take off of many important people that made history .... rest in peace Neil ...
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