NEIL ARMSTRONG: SPECIAL MEDAL OF HONOR

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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FAMILY STATEMENT REGARDING THE DEATH OF NEIL ARMSTRONG:

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NASA Administrator Statement on  Neil Armstrong's Death:

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The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden regarding the death of former test pilot and NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong.